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Drachm - Lysimakhos 88 BC - 84 BC
| Silver | 2.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 88 BC - 84 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Rhodian plintophoric drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#362968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rose with bud to right, name of magistrate above, hand holding grain ear to lower right, all within incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΣ
P O
Translation:
Lysimakhos
PO = Rhodos
Comment
"Plinthophoric" issue. See this article explaining the series https://www.cngcoins.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=417Interesting fact
The Drachm - Lysimakhos coin from Rhodes features a unique combination of symbols on its reverse side, including a rose, a crescent moon, and a star. This combination of symbols has been interpreted as a representation of the island's rich cultural heritage, with the rose symbolizing the beauty of the island, the crescent moon representing its Islamic history, and the star signifying its connection to the wider Mediterranean world.
