Æ9 (400 BC - 200 BC) front Æ9 (400 BC - 200 BC) back
Æ9 (400 BC - 200 BC) photo
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Æ9 400 BC - 200 BC

 
Bronze 0.87 g 9.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Iasos (Caria)
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
References
Numista
N#194194
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.