© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Didrachm - Tynni... 225 BC - 150 BC
| Silver | 7.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Naxos (Cyclades) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.76 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#433804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wreathed krater on a high foot with low handles; in left field, magistrate's name; in right field, thyrsos.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΝΑΞΙ
TYNNI
Comment
Nicolet-Pierre 21.
Interesting fact
The Didrachm coin from Naxos (Cyclades) is interesting because it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a deity or a mythological scene, it shows a large, stylized ear of barley, which was a symbol of fertility and prosperity in ancient Greece. This design choice highlights the importance of agriculture and trade in the island's economy during that time.
