Drachm (98 BC - 94 BC) front Drachm (98 BC - 94 BC) back
Drachm (98 BC - 94 BC) photo
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Drachm 98 BC - 94 BC

 
Silver 3.82 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Gortyna (Crete (ancient))
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
98 BC - 94 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.82 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#421608
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Apollo seated left on rocks, head facing, nude but for chlamys and with quiver on his back, resting his right hand on his knee and holding bow and arrows in his left.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΓΟΡΤΥΝΙΩΝ

Comment

Svoronos, Crète 173 var. (B on reverse), BMC Crete pg. 43, 49 var. (B on reverse); SNG Copenhagen 449 var. (B on reverse); Boutin -; Price, Gortyn -.

Interesting fact

The Drachm coin from Gortyna (Crete) was used as a form of currency during the ancient Greek city-state era. It features the image of a bull on one side and the goddess Athena on the other, signifying the importance of agriculture and religion in ancient Greek society.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (98 BC - 94 BC)  - - - - - -

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