© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Didrachm - Damoxenos 285 BC - 258 BC
| Silver | 6.72 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kos (Carian Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 285 BC - 258 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.72 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#391650 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crab; below, club and name of the magistrate. All within square pelleted border.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
KΩION
ΔAMOΞENOΣ
Comment
BMC 71 and pl. XXXI, 13; SNG Lockett 2925 var. (different magistrate); Weber 6639 var. (different magistrate).
Interesting fact
The Didrachm coin from Kos (Carian Islands) featuring Damoxenos (285 BC - 258 BC) is notable for its unique design. One side of the coin depicts the head of the Greek goddess Hera, while the other side features a man riding a dolphin, which is a symbol of the island's maritime culture and trade. This coin is a rare example of a standard circulation coin from the ancient Greek world that combines both mythological and real-world elements in its design.
