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Didrachm - Gorgos 205 BC - 190 BC
| Silver | 6.55 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 205 BC - 190 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.55 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rose with bud to right; hippocamp to left, magistrate name above.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΓΟΡΓΟΥ
P O
Comment
SNG Keckman -; SNG Copenhagen -.
Interesting fact
The Didrachm - Gorgos coin from Rhodes 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 portrait of a bearded man, believed to be Gorgos, the legendary founder of the city of Rhodes. This coin is one of the few ancient Greek coins to feature a real person, making it a rare and fascinating piece for collectors and historians.
