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Æ22 - Alexander 300 BC - 150 BC
Bronze | 9.06 g | 22.0 mm |
Issuer | Abdera (Thrace) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 300 BC - 150 BC |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 9.06 g |
Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#170632 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Griffin seated left
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΒΔΗΡΙΤΩΝ
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of Alexander the Great, which is unusual for coins from Abdera, as they typically featured the city's patron deity, Apollo. This suggests that Alexander had a strong connection to the city, possibly due to his conquests in the region.