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Drachm - Aglaophon 250 BC - 190 BC
| Silver | 5.41 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Iasos (Caria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250 BC - 190 BC |
| Value | Siglos (1) |
| Currency | Persian siglos |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.41 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#400642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
ΙΑ above boy holding on to dolphin swimming right; below, magistrate name.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΙΑ
AΓΛAOΦΩN
Comment
Ashton 2007, p. 55, 2; pl. 7, 30.
Interesting fact
The Drachm - Aglaophon coin from Iasos (Caria) features a unique combination of symbols and imagery on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side depicts a bearded male head wearing a laurel wreath, while the reverse side shows a stag's head with a crescent moon and a star above it. This combination of symbols has been interpreted as a representation of the mythological story of Aglaophon, a legendary musician who was said to have been transformed into a stag by the god Dionysus. The coin's design may have been meant to symbolize the connection between the human and divine realms, as well as the power of music to transcend mortality.
