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Drachm - Eukrates 229 BC - 205 BC
| Silver | 3.22 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 229 BC - 205 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rose flanked by P - O; tripod to left, magistrate name above.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
EYKPATHΣ
P O
Interesting fact
The Drachm - Eukrates coin from Rhodes was used as a form of currency during the Hellenistic period, and its design features a portrait of Eukrates, the ruler of Rhodes, on one side, and a rose on the other. The rose was a symbol of the island of Rhodes and was also associated with the goddess Aphrodite, who was revered by the people of Rhodes. The use of a rose on the coin was a way to showcase the island's cultural and religious heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (229 BC - 205 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Drachm - Eukrates (229 BC - 205 BC) coin.
