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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ23 100 BC - 1 BC
| Bronze | 9.05 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | Zephyrion (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.05 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#177243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ethnic in two lines above two monogram and all within laurel wreath
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of a king, likely Zephyrion himself, while the reverse (back) side depicts a seated goddess, possibly Aphrodite or Artemis, with an inscription in ancient Greek that reads "Zephyrion, son of Antiochus, king of Cilicia". This suggests that the coin was minted during Zephyrion's reign, which historians date from 100 BC to 1 BC.