© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Didrachm - Damatrios 205 BC - 190 BC
| Silver | 6.63 g | - |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 205 BC - 190 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.63 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rose with bud to right; arrowhead to left, magistrate name above, P-O flanking rose.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΔAMAΣTPIOΣ
P O
Comment
SNG Keckman -; Karl -; SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC -; SNG München -, only one example located, in the BM (accession no. 1948-11-3-26).
Interesting fact
The Didrachm - Damatrios coin from Rhodes, made of silver and weighing 6.63g, is interesting because it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a deity or a mythological figure, it shows a representation of the Rhodian galley, a type of warship used by the ancient Greeks. This design was used to symbolize the island's powerful navy and its importance in the Mediterranean Sea.
