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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Drachm - Artemon 150 BC - 125 BC
| Silver | 3.03 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150 BC - 125 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Rhodian plintophoric drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.03 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#406876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rose with bud to right; above magistrate name; below to left, shield; all within shallow incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΡΤΕΜΩΝ
Ρ - Ο
Translation:
Artemon
Rhodes
Comment
"Plinthophoric" issue. See this article explaining the series https://www.cngcoins.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=417
Interesting fact
The Drachm - Artemon coin from Rhodes, made of silver and weighing 3.03g, is interesting because it features a unique design on its obverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a deity or a monarch, it shows a representation of the goddess Artemis, after whom the coin is named, in the form of a statue. This design choice was a departure from the standard coin designs of the time and highlights the importance of Artemis in the culture and religion of Rhodes during that period.
