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© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Æ15 300 BC - 200 BC
| Bronze | 3.62 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Andros (Cyclades) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 200 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.62 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Filleted thyrsos grape cluster right
Script: Greek
Lettering: Α Ν Δ Ρ Ι
Interesting fact
The Andros coin is one of the earliest known coins to feature a portrait of a woman. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a woman's head, likely a representation of the goddess Aphrodite, while the reverse (back) side features a four-leaf clover. This coin was issued during the Hellenistic period, a time when women were beginning to play a more prominent role in Greek society. The inclusion of a woman's portrait on the coin may reflect this shift in societal attitudes towards women.
