© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Didrachm 350 BC - 325 BC
| Silver | 7.08 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Magnesia ad Meandrum (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 325 BC |
| Value | 2 Drachms |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.08 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#389040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull butting to left and all within circular maeander pattern.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΜΑΓΝ
ΔIOΠEIΘH
Comment
P. Kinns, Two Studies in the Silver Coinage of Magnesia on the Maeander, Kraay-Morkholm Essays p. 137.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Didrachm coin from Magnesia ad Meandrum is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded Persian king, possibly Darius III, while the reverse side shows a Greek goddess, likely Artemis, with a stag and a quiver of arrows. This fusion of cultural styles reflects the complex political and cultural landscape of the region during the Hellenistic period.
