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Didrachm - Sophytes 246 BC - 235 BC
| Silver | 7.90 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Sophytes's Satrapy (Bactria and Arachosia) |
|---|---|
| Satrap | Sophytes (305 BC - 294 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 246 BC - 235 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.90 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#428609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cock standing right; caduceus in upper left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΩΦYΤΟΥ
Translation: Sophytes
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Didrachm - Sophytes (246 BC - 235 BC) from Sophytes's Satrapy (Bactria and Arachosia) made of Silver weighing 7.90 g is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Sophytes, the Satrap of Bactria and Arachosia, wearing a Persian-style crown, while the reverse side depicts a traditional Greek mythological scene of a nymph and a satyr. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the rich cultural diversity of the ancient region and highlights the exchange of artistic and cultural ideas between different civilizations.
