Æ8 (300 BC - 167 BC) front Æ8 (300 BC - 167 BC) back
Æ8 (300 BC - 167 BC) photo
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Æ8 300 BC - 167 BC

 
Bronze 1.01 g 8.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Antissa (Lesbos)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
300 BC - 167 BC
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.01 g
Diameter
8.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#179357
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Upright club.

Script: Greek

Lettering: A N

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features a facing head of the Greek goddess Hera, while the reverse (back) side depicts a grazing deer, which was a common symbol of the island of Lesbos.