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Didrachm - Onasandros 205 BC - 190 BC
Silver | 6.32 g | 20.5 mm |
Issuer | Rhodes |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 205 BC - 190 BC |
Value | Didrachm (2) |
Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 6.32 g |
Diameter | 20.5 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#397776 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rose with bud to right; magistrate name above; to left, eagle standing right on thunderbolt.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ONAΣANΔPOΣ
P O
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of Onasandros, the ruler of Rhodes, while the reverse (back) side features a rose, which was a symbol of the island of Rhodes. The coin's design was meant to showcase the wealth and power of Rhodes, which was a major trading center in the ancient Greek world.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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ND (205 BC - 190 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Didrachm - Onasandros (205 BC - 190 BC) coin.