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Æ15 - Simalos 350 BC - 323 BC
| Bronze | 5.21 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Abdera (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 323 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.21 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of Apollo facing right within linear border.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΠΙ ΣΙΜ ΑΛ ΟΥ
Interesting fact
The Simalos coin features a unique combination of symbols and imagery, including a helmeted head of Athena on the obverse (front side) and a griffin on the reverse (back side). The griffin was a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, and it was often associated with protection and guardianship. The use of this symbol on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of Abdera being a protected or guarded city.
![Æ15 - Menan[...] 311 BC - 280 BC front](/storage/images/15-Menan_170570_1.webp)
![Æ15 - Menan[...] 311 BC - 280 BC back](/storage/images/15-Menan_170570_2.webp)