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Didrachm - Biton 345 BC - 340 BC
| Silver | 6.84 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kos (Carian Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 345 BC - 340 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.84 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#152606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Veiled female head left, with the name of the magistrate on the right field
Script: Greek
Lettering:
Κ ΩΙΟ Ν
BITΩN
Comment
Ingvaldsen 2002, Issue IV, Type 2, 21-45.
Interesting fact
The Didrachm - Biton 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-style owl and the name of the issuing authority, "Kos". This fusion of styles reflects the complex cultural exchange that occurred in the ancient world, where different civilizations borrowed and adapted elements from each other's art, religion, and politics.
