Drachm - Archelaus (Caesarea) (17 BC - 16 BC) front Drachm - Archelaus (Caesarea) (17 BC - 16 BC) back
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Drachm - Archelaus Caesarea 17 BC - 16 BC

 
Silver 3.74 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Kings of Cappadokia
King
Archelaus (36 BC - 17 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
17 BC - 16 BC
Value
1 Drachm
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.74 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#423951
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Club; in field to right, K (date).

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ APXEΛΑΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΡΙΔΟΣ TOY ΚΤΙΣΤΟΥ
K

Comment

Simonetta (1977) 1.

Interesting fact

The Drachm - Archelaus (Caesarea) coin, which was issued during the reign of King Archelaus of Cappadocia (17 BC - 16 BC), features an image of the king on one side and the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was made of silver and weighed 3.74 grams. What's interesting is that the coin's design was influenced by both Greek and Roman styles, reflecting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (17 BC - 16 BC)  - - - - - -

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