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© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Æ23 50 BC - 30 BC
| Bronze | 7.97 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Anazarbus (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50 BC - 30 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.97 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#347139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on the left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ANAZAΡBEΩN
AΡ
Translation:
Anazarbus (in Cilicia)
(monogram)
Interesting fact
The Anazarbus coin features a unique blend of Greek and Roman influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a portrait of Alexander the Great, while the reverse (back) side features a representation of the Roman goddess Venus. This combination of Greek and Roman elements reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Hellenistic period, when Greek cities like Anazarbus were under Roman rule.
