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© Nomos AG
AE 280 BC
280 BC year| Bronze | 3.40 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Thourioi (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 280 BC |
| Currency | As |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.40 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#396394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Kithara with four strings.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΡΙΩΝ
ΣΩΦΙ
Comment
Magistrates Ar... and Sophi....
Interesting fact
The AE 280 BC coin from Thourioi (Lucania) is a rare example of a coin that features a portrait of a woman on one side and a man on the other. The woman depicted on the coin is believed to be a representation of the goddess Hera, while the man is thought to be a depiction of the Greek hero Hercules. This unique design choice was likely made to symbolize the importance of both gender roles in ancient Greek society.
