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Æ16 - Prusias II 182 BC - 149 BC
| Bronze | 3.8 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Bithynia |
|---|---|
| King | Prusias II (182 BC - 149 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 182 BC - 149 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#175935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Herakles standing slightly left, head left, nude, right hand resting on grounded club before him, Nemean Lion's skin in left hand, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ downward on right, ΠΡΟΥΣΙΟΥ downward on left, monogram lower inner right
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΡΟΥΣΙΟΥ
Translation: King Prusias
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Æ16 - Prusias II (182 BC - 149 BC) from Kings of Bithynia made of Bronze weighing 3.8 g is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Prusias II, while the reverse side depicts a seated Zeus, reflecting the cultural exchange and blending of artistic styles that occurred during the Hellenistic period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (182 BC - 149 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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