© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Drachm - Artemon Isis crown above monogram ΤΕ 170 BC - 150 BC
| Silver | 2.89 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 170 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Rhodian plintophoric drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.89 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#406873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rose with bud to right; above magistrate name; below to left, Isis crown above monogram (ΤΕ); all within shallow square incuse.
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 featuring the Isis crown above the monogram ΤΕ (170 BC - 150 BC) from Rhodes was used as a form of currency during a time when Rhodes was an important trading center in the ancient Greek world. The coin's design, which includes the image of Artemon and the Isis crown, reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency for merchants and traders.
