© Fred Cherrygarden
© Fred Cherrygarden
Æ16 - Amyntas Cremna 39 BC - 25 BC
| Bronze | 4.53 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Galatia |
|---|---|
| King | Amyntas of Galatia (Ἀμύντας) (36 BC - 25 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 39 BC - 25 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.53 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#258759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
KPH, winged thunderbolt; above, Γ (date).
Script: Greek
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Amyntas coin is a rare example of a coin that was issued by a king of Galatia, a region in central Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), during the 1st century BC. The coin features an image of Amyntas, the king who issued it, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. The coin's design and the fact that it was made of bronze, a less valuable metal than silver or gold, suggest that it was intended for everyday use by the common people of Galatia, rather than being a high-value coin used for large transactions or as a symbol of wealth and power.
