© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ24 - Emmen- 167 BC - 88 BC
| Bronze | 9.20 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kos (Carian Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 167 BC - 88 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.20 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#152617 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lyre within laurel wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΚΩΙΩΝ
EMMEN
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of Emmen, the mythical founder of the city of Kos, while the reverse (back) side depicts a stork, which was a symbol of the city. The stork was chosen as the city's emblem because, according to legend, the city was founded by storks who brought babies to the island. This mythological story was likely meant to emphasize the island's association with fertility and the nurturing of new life.
