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Æ16 APTEMIΔOΣ ΠEPΓAIAΣ 50 BC - 30 BC
| Bronze | 4.6 g | 16.9 mm |
| Issuer | Perge (Lycia et Pamphylia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50 BC - 30 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 16.9 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#173819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Text on left and right of a bow and arrow case.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
APTEMIΔOΣ
ΠEPΓAIAΣ
Translation: Artemis Pergaia
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 king, likely Apollonius II, while the reverse side shows a seated Apollo, a common deity in Greek mythology. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the complex history of Perge, which was a Greek city-state that came under Persian rule in the 6th century BC.