© Salon Numizmatyczny Mateusz Wójcicki
© Salon Numizmatyczny Mateusz Wójcicki
Drachm - Ariston and Aineas or Lysenos 229 BC - 100 BC
| Silver | 3.3 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Apollonia (Illyria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 229 BC - 100 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#333508 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Double stellar pattern in square.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΠΟΛ ΑΙ ΝΕ Α ou
AΠOΛ ΛY ΣH NOΣ
Unabridged legend:
Aπολλωνία
Aινεας or Λυσενος
Translation:
Apollonia
Aineas or Lysenos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Ariston with ΛYΣHNOΣ (Lysenos) listed on reverse:https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=9976882
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Apollonia (Illyria) featuring Ariston and Aineas or Lysenos is a rare example of a coin that was issued by a city-state in the ancient Greek world that was not part of the Roman Empire. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and political influences of the region, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
