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Drachm - Diotrephes 90 BC - 60 BC
| Silver | 3.80 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch ad Meandrum (Caria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 90 BC - 60 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.80 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#147333 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zebu bull lying left on maeander pattern. Name of the city above, and name of the magistrate in three lines below. All within wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ANTIOXEΩN
ΔIOTPEΦHΣ
TO TETAP
TON
Comment
Thonemann 2019, Group A, 3.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Drachm - Diotrephes coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the profile of Diotrephes, a local king of Antioch ad Meandrum, while the reverse side features an image of the Greek god Apollo, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Hellenistic period.
