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Æ22 300 BC
300 BC year| Bronze | 8.54 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | Sestos (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 300 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.54 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#152235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Demeter seated left, holding grain ears with a herm at her feet
Comment
Pozzi 1544.
Interesting fact
The Æ22 coin from Sestos (Thrace) is notable for its unique design, which features a stylized head of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a horse on the other. This design was likely chosen to symbolize the city's strong maritime and agricultural traditions, as Athena was the patron goddess of both wisdom and warfare, while horses were an important symbol of strength and mobility. The coin's bronze composition also reflects the abundance of copper in the region, which made it an ideal material for coinage during this time period.
