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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Drachm - Archelaos 346 BC - 336 BC
| Silver | 2.44 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Abdera (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 346 BC - 336 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.44 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laureate head of Apollo right in linear square within shallow incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΒΔ ΗΡΙ ΤΕΩ Ν
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Abdera (Thrace) featuring Archelaos (346 BC - 336 BC) is notable for its unique design. One side of the coin depicts the head of the mythical satyr, Silenus, while the other side shows an image of the goddess Athena. This combination of a mythical creature and a deity was a common theme in ancient Greek coinage, but the specific design of this coin is particularly intriguing because it suggests a blending of mythological and real-world themes. The coin's designer likely chose these images to convey the idea that the city of Abdera was a place where myth and reality coexisted, or that the city's rulers were divinely appointed.
