© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
Æ21 164 BC - 27 BC
| Bronze | 7.39 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Tarsos (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164 BC - 27 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.39 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#235521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Sandan advancing right with goat, controls in left field.
Script: Greek
Edge
Plain
Comment
Sandan (or Sandon) is an ancient Cilician war and weather deity worshipped mainly in Tarsus, equated to Hercules in the Greco-Roman world.Interesting fact
The Æ21 coin from Tarsos (Cilicia) features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a mythological creature called the "Tarasque" - a hybrid creature with the body of a lion, the head of an eagle, and the tail of a serpent. This creature was believed to have been born from the blood of the Gorgon Medusa and was said to have the power to protect the city from harm. The Tarasque is still a symbol of the city of Tarsos today, and it's featured on the city's coat of arms.
