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Æ9 400 BC - 200 BC
Bronze | 0.87 g | 9.0 mm |
Issuer | Iasos (Caria) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 400 BC - 200 BC |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 0.87 g |
Diameter | 9.0 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#194194 |
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Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Head of nymph right, with hair in sakkos with a crayfish to right
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded male head wearing a Persian-style tiara, while the reverse side shows a Greek-style owl perched on a branch. This fusion of design elements reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Hellenistic period, when Greek cities like Iasos came under Persian rule.