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Drachm - Hegestratos 350 BC - 300 BC
Silver | 5.38 g |
Issuer | Kios (Bithynia) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 350 BC - 300 BC |
Value | Drachm (1) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 5.38 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#358827 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow of galley left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
HΓEΣ
TPATOΣ
Interesting fact
The Drachm - Hegestratos coin from Kios (Bithynia) is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of Hegestratos, a prominent philosopher and statesman from the city of Kios, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was minted during a time when Kios was an important center of culture and trade in the ancient Greek world, and it serves as a testament to the city's rich history and cultural heritage.