© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Drachm - Menestratos 210 BC - 200 BC
| Silver | 3.90 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Chersonesos (Taurica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.90 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#386078 |
|---|---|
| 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
MENEΣTPAT
Translation:
Chersonesos
Magistrate Menestratos
Comment
Anokhin, Khersonesa, 136 var. (differing reverse legend).Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Chersonesos (Taurica) featuring Menestratos (210 BC - 200 BC) is interesting because it highlights the cultural exchange and influence of the ancient Greek world. Chersonesos was a Greek colony on the shores of the Black Sea, and the coin's design reflects the blending of Greek and indigenous Taurian cultures. The coin's obverse features the head of Menestratos, a prominent Greek leader, while the reverse depicts a Taurian horseman, symbolizing the region's native inhabitants. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of the multiculturalism and exchange that existed in the ancient world.
