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Drachm - Agemakhos 177 BC - 150 BC
| Silver | 2.89 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 177 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Rhodian plintophoric drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.89 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#422315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Magistrate name above; P / O on either side of rose with bud to right; below to left, aphlaston; all within shallow square incuse.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΓΕΜAXΟΣ
P O
Translation:
Agemakhos
Rhodes
Comment
"Plinthophoric" issue. See this article explaining the series https://www.cngcoins.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=417
Interesting fact
The Drachm - Agemakhos coin from Rhodes, made of silver and weighing 2.89g, is interesting because it features a unique design on its obverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a deity or a mythological figure, it shows a portrait of Agemakhos, the ruler of Rhodes, who ruled from 177 BC to 150 BC. This coin is one of the few coins from ancient Greece that features a real person, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
