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Didrachm Epirote Republic; Dodona 234 BC - 168 BC
| Silver | 10.05 g | - |
| Issuer | Greece (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 234 BC - 168 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.05 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#183431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bull butting to right and all within oak wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΠΕΙ ΡΩΤΑΝ
Comment
Franke 21.
Interesting fact
The Didrachm coin from the Epirote Republic; Dodona (234 BC - 168 BC) features a unique design on its reverse side. It depicts a scene of a man and a woman engaged in a ritual dance, surrounded by a series of small dots. These dots are believed to represent the stars in the night sky, symbolizing the connection between the human world and the divine realm. This design is a distinctive feature of the Didrachm coin and sets it apart from other ancient Greek coins.