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© Nomos AG
Didrachm - Aristion 355 BC - 335 BC
| Silver | 6.68 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kos (Carian Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 355 BC - 335 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.68 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#185147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crab with club below, border of dots and all within an incuse square
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΡΙΣΤΙΩΝ
ΚΩΙΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Didrachm - Aristion coin from Kos (Carian Islands) features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the head of the Persian king, Artaxerxes III, while the reverse side shows a Greek goddess, possibly Aphrodite or Demeter, surrounded by a grapevine. This fusion of cultural styles reflects the complex political and cultural landscape of the ancient Mediterranean world, where Greek city-states and Persian empires coexisted and interacted in complex ways.