Didrachm - Krethes (200 BC - 180 BC) front Didrachm - Krethes (200 BC - 180 BC) back
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Didrachm - Krethes 200 BC - 180 BC

 
Silver 7.78 g -
Description
Issuer
Naxos (Cyclades)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
200 BC - 180 BC
Value
Didrachm (2)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.78 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#183432
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Wreathed krater on a high foot with low handles. To right, thyrsos

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΝΑΞΙ
ΚΡΗΘΕ

Comment

BMC –. SNG Copenhagen –. Boston, MFA –. Nicolet-Pierre, RN 1999, p. 100, 18.
Only four specimens listed by Nicolet-Pierre.

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side depicts a lion's head, which was a symbol of the island of Naxos. This coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek world and is now considered a valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (200 BC - 180 BC)  - - - - - -

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