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Æ16 Sardes 200 BC - 100 BC
| Bronze | 4.32 g | 15.6 mm |
| Issuer | Sardes (Conventus of Sardis) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 100 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.32 g |
| Diameter | 15.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#369166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Amphora splitting city name
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣAΡΔI ANΩN
Translation: Sardes
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 King Mithradates III of the Attalid dynasty, wearing a Persian-style crown, while the reverse side shows a Greek goddess, possibly Artemis, standing on a stepped platform. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex history of Sardes, which was a Persian satrapy that later became a Greek city-state.
