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Didrachm - Xenokrates 205 BC - 190 BC
| Silver | 6.50 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 205 BC - 190 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.50 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rose with bud to right; to left, snake coiled right; magistrate name above.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΞENOKPATHΣ
P O
Interesting fact
The Didrachm - Xenokrates coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a stag's head with a crescent moon and a star above it. This design is believed to represent the city of Rhodes' patron deity, the sun god Helios, and the stag is thought to symbolize the island's abundant wildlife. The inclusion of the crescent moon and star may also suggest a connection to the celestial bodies and the island's maritime trade.
