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Bronze AE16 300 BC - 201 BC
| Bronze | 4.1 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Dionysopolis (Moesia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 201 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#276000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bunch of grapes
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔIONY
Translation: Dionysus
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features the image of a horned Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and theater, which is why the city of Dionysopolis was named after him.