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Didrachm - Samagoras 200 BC - 67 BC
| Silver | 7.29 g | - |
| Issuer | Hierapytna (Crete (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 67 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.29 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#136618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Palm tree in the centre, while on the left is an eagle standing and facing right. Name of the magistrate and monogram to right and name of the city below.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣAMAΓOPAΣ
IEPAΠYTNΩN
Comment
Svoronos, Numismatique 28 var. (eagle & legend reversed); BMC 7 var. (same); Hunterian 2 var. (same).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Didrachm - Samagoras coin from Hierapytna (Crete) is that it features a unique blend of ancient Greek and Cretan mythology. On one side, the coin depicts the profile of the Cretan goddess Aphaia, while on the other side it shows a scene of the Greek god Zeus and the nymph Europa. This combination of deities reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred between ancient Greece and Crete during the Hellenistic period.