Didrachm - Ktesiph (200 BC - 180 BC) front Didrachm - Ktesiph (200 BC - 180 BC) back
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Didrachm - Ktesiph 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#430451
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
ND (200 BC - 180 BC)  - - - - - -

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