© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Æ16 200 BC - 100 BC
| Bronze | 4.7 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Aegae (Aeolis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 100 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#147625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Zeus advancing left, holding eagle and sceptre
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΙΓΑΙΩΝ
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 side of the coin depicts a bearded Heracles (Hercules) wearing a lion's skin, while the reverse side shows a seated Apollo playing a lyre, surrounded by a crescent moon and stars. This fusion of Greek mythology and Persian astrological symbols reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Hellenistic period.
