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Didrachm - Aristoboulos 205 BC - 190 BC
| Silver | 6.11 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 205 BC - 190 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.11 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rose with bud to right; grain ear to left, magistrate name above.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
APIΣTOBOYΛOΣ
P O
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of Aristoboulos, the ruler of Rhodes, while the reverse (back) side features a rose, which was a symbol of the island of Rhodes. The rose was also used as a symbol of the Rhodian naval fleet, which was one of the most powerful in the ancient world. This coin was used as a means of payment for the crew members of the fleet, and it's believed that the rose symbol was used to represent the fleet's power and dominance in the Mediterranean Sea.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (205 BC - 190 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Didrachm - Aristoboulos (205 BC - 190 BC) coin.
