© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Æ16 - Amyntas Κ PH; Cremna 29 BC - 25 BC
| Bronze | 2.85 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Cremna (Galatia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 29 BC - 25 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.85 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#397447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Winged thunderbolt
Script: Greek
Lettering: Κ(ΡΗ)
Comment
Minted under Amyntas (Ancient Greek: Ἀμύντας), Tetrarch of the Trocmi was a King of Galatia and of several adjacent countries between 36 and 25 BC, mentioned by Strabo as contemporary with himself. He was the son of Brogitarus, king of Galatia, and Adobogiona, daughter of king Deiotarus Philoromaeus.
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ16 - Amyntas (Κ (PH); Cremna) (29 BC - 25 BC) from Cremna (Galatia) made of Bronze weighing 2.85 g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is considered a "key date" coin, meaning that it is particularly scarce and highly sought after by collectors. This is due to a combination of factors, including its age, rarity, and historical significance. As a result, it is often sold at a premium price among collectors and dealers.