Drachm - Hegestratos (350 BC - 300 BC) front Drachm - Hegestratos (350 BC - 300 BC) back
Drachm - Hegestratos (350 BC - 300 BC) photo
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Drachm - Hegestratos 350 BC - 300 BC

 
Silver 5.38 g -
Description
Issuer
Kios (Bithynia)
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
References
Numista
N#358827
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.