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Drachm - Archelaus Caesarea
| Silver | 3.72 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Cappadokia |
|---|---|
| King | Archelaus (36 BC - 17 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 6-7 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.72 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#427318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Club; around, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΧΕΛΑΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΡΙΔΟΣ ΤΟΥ ΚΤΙΣΤΟΥ; in field, M - B (date).
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΧΕΛΑΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΡΙΔΟΣ ΤΟΥ ΚΤΙΣΤΟΥ
Μ B
Comment
Simonetta (1977) 6.
Interesting fact
The Drachm - Archelaus (Caesarea) (6-7) coin from Kings of Cappadokia features an image of Archelaus, the king of Cappadocia, on one side and an image of the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the goddess of fortune and prosperity in ancient Greek mythology, and her presence on the coin suggests that the king was seeking to promote the idea of good fortune and prosperity for his kingdom.
