© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Æ24 ΑΜΦΙΠΟΛΕΙΤωΝ; Amphipolis 100 BC - 10 AD
| Bronze | 11.16 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | City of Amphipolis (Roman province of Macedonia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 10 AD |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.16 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#135310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Goddess Tyche wearing mural crown, seated, facing left, holding patera (shallow libation bowl).
Script: Greek
Lettering: AMΦΙΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ
Interesting fact
The coin features the image of a mythical creature called the Amphipoliskos, which is a hybrid of a horse and a dolphin. This creature was believed to have the strength and speed of a horse and the intelligence and adaptability of a dolphin, making it a powerful symbol of the city's prosperity and ingenuity.
