© Leandro Tavares
© Leandro Tavares
Æ23 Bronze 300 BC - 200 BC
| Bronze | 8.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantion (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 200 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#394904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Poseidon standing facing, head left, holding Nike and trident.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BYΞANTI
EPI
AΣΩΡIOY
Translation: Byzantion
Comment
some examples are found with counter-marks such as an ear of grain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Byzantine emperor on one side and an image of the goddess Athena on the other, highlighting the blending of Roman and Greek cultures that characterized the Byzantine Empire.
