Drachm - Onasandros (177 BC - 150 BC) front Drachm - Onasandros (177 BC - 150 BC) back
Drachm - Onasandros (177 BC - 150 BC) photo
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Drachm - Onasandros 177 BC - 150 BC

 
Silver 3.11 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Rhodes
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
177 BC - 150 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Rhodian plintophoric drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.11 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#422049
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Magistrate name above; P / O on either side of rose with bud to right; below to left, butterfly right; all within shallow square incuse.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΟΝΑΣΑΝΔΡΟΣ
Ρ Ο

Translation:
Onasandros
Rhodes

Comment

"Plinthophoric" issue. See this article explaining the series https://www.cngcoins.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=417

Interesting fact

The Drachm - Onasandros coin from Rhodes features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a rose with six petals, which was a symbol of the island of Rhodes during ancient times.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (177 BC - 150 BC)  - - - - - -

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