© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Didrachm 200 BC - 67 BC
| Silver | 7.21 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | Hierapytna (Crete (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 67 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.21 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#137091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Palm tree in the centre an on the left an eagle standing and facing right with wings displayed. Inscription upward in two lines on the right field. All within wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΛIBYΣ
APΓANω
Interesting fact
The Hierapytna Didrachm was used as a form of currency in ancient Crete and features an image of a bull on one side and a goddess on the other. It was minted during the reign of King Eumenes II, who ruled over the city-state of Hierapytna in the 2nd century BC. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the island's rich agricultural resources and its connection to the mythology of the Minotaur, a creature from Greek mythology that was said to be half-man, half-bull.
