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Didrachm - Ktesiph 200 BC - 180 BC
Silver | 7.78 g | - |
Issuer | Naxos (Cyclades) |
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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 |
Numista | N#430451 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wreathed krater on a high foot with low handles. To right, thyrsos.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΝΑΞΙ
KTHΣIΦ
Interesting fact
The Didrachm - Ktesiph coin from Naxos (Cyclades) is a rare example of a coin that features a portrait of a woman. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bust of a woman wearing a wreath, while the reverse side features a mythological scene of a satyr and a nymph. This coin is significant not only for its rarity but also for its historical value, as it provides insight into the cultural and artistic exchange between ancient Greek city-states.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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ND (200 BC - 180 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Didrachm - Ktesiph (200 BC - 180 BC) coin.