© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Drachm - Diopompos 340 BC - 325 BC
| Silver | 3.55 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Miletos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 340 BC - 325 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.55 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion standing left, head turned back to right; above, eight-rayed star; in field to left, monogram of MI.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔΙΟΠΟΜΠΟΣ
Comment
Deppert-Lippitz 225-231.
Interesting fact
The Drachm - Diopompos coin from Miletos (Ionia) is interesting because it features a unique blend of ancient Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded Persian king, possibly Darius III, while the reverse side shows a Greek goddess, likely Artemis, with a crescent moon and a star above her head. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the complex political and cultural dynamics of the ancient world, where Greek city-states like Miletos were under Persian rule.
