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Drachm - Menestratos 210 BC - 200 BC
| Silver | 3.75 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Chersonesos (Taurica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.75 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#386075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Artemis advancing left, striking stag lying left with spear held in her right hand and holding bow in her left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
XEP
MENEΣΤPATOY
Translation:
Chersonesos
Magistrate Menestratos
Comment
Anokhin, Khersonesa, -. Frolova & Abramzon -. HGC 3, -. SNG BM Black Sea -. SNG Stancomb -.Apparently unpublished.
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Chersonesos (Taurica) featuring Menestratos (210 BC - 200 BC) is interesting because it was used as a form of currency in a region that was once a major center of trade and commerce in the ancient Greek world. Chersonesos was an important city-state located on the northern coast of the Black Sea, and its coins were widely used in trade with other Greek cities and kingdoms. The fact that this coin was made of silver and weighs 3.75 grams suggests that it was a significant denomination and had a high value in its time.
