© SStefanov
© SStefanov
Bronze AE14 - Attalos II 159 BC - 138 BC
| Bronze | 4.3 g | 13.46 mm |
| Issuer | Pergamon (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| King | Attalus II Philadelphus (159 BC - 138 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 159 BC - 138 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 13.46 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#191066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Coiled serpent, head raised right. Very thick chunky flan with clear legends. M in left field
Script: Greek
Lettering:
M
ΦΙΛΕΤΑΙΡΟΥ
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of Attalos II, the king of Pergamon, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. Athena was an important deity in ancient Pergamon, and her image on the coin reflects the city's cultural and religious ties to ancient Greece.
