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© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Æ18 - Anaxilas 190 BC - 170 BC
| Bronze | 2.92 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Ephesos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 190 BC - 170 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#347988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stag grazing right
Script: Greek
Lettering: ANAΞIΛAΣ
Translation: Anaxilas
Comment
Unpublished, example found on Wildwinds.The name Anaxlias also appears on drachms from Priene, Ionia, some 30 miles away.
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of Anaxilas, who was a prominent ruler of Ephesos during the Hellenistic period. The reverse (back) side of the coin depicts a lion attacking a stag, which was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage and symbolized the power and strength of the city-state.
