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© Nomos AG
Æ18 - Epikrates Hypata 279 BC - 168 BC
| Bronze | 3.26 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Ainianes (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 279 BC - 168 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.26 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spearhead over jawbone of a boar
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΙΝΙΑ
ΕΠΙΚΡΑΤΟΥ
ΝΩΝ
Interesting fact
The coin features a unique combination of two different animals on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side depicts a horse, while the reverse side features a dolphin. This unusual combination was likely intended to symbolize the connection between the land and sea, and may have been used to represent the city's dependence on both agriculture and maritime trade.