© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Drachm 420 BC - 360 BC
| Silver | 5.47 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Aspendos (Pamphylia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 420 BC - 360 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.47 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Boar running right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: EΣTEE
Comment
SNG Paris 15-17 var. (EΣT); SNG von Aulock 4487 var. (EΣT) and 4488 var. (horseman to left).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aspendos Drachm is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded male figure wearing a Persian-style crown, while the reverse side shows a Greek-style owl perched on a branch. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex history of the region, which was influenced by both Greek and Persian empires at different times.
