Æ16 (200 BC - 1 BC) front Æ16 (200 BC - 1 BC) back
Æ16 (200 BC - 1 BC) photo
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Æ16 200 BC - 1 BC

 
Bronze 3.48 g 16.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Side (Pamphylia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
200 BC - 1 BC
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.48 g
Diameter
16.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#146585
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Athena walking right, holding a thunderbolt and a shield. Pomegranate before

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a portrait of a bearded king, likely King Antiochus II of Commagene, while the reverse (back) side shows a stylized representation of the ancient Persian goddess Artemis. This fusion of cultural styles reflects the complex history of the region, which was located at the crossroads of Greek and Persian empires.