Drachm - Phanias (25 BC - 25 AD) front Drachm - Phanias (25 BC - 25 AD) back
Drachm - Phanias (25 BC - 25 AD) photo
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Drachm - Phanias 25 BC - 25 AD

 
Silver 1.58 g 16.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Stratonikeia (Caria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
25 BC - 25 AD
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.58 g
Diameter
16.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#152472
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Nike walking right, holding wreath and palm

Script: Greek

Lettering:
CΤΡΑΤΟ
ΝΙΚΕΩ

Comment

Meadows Group 4C, 2.

Interesting fact

The Drachm - Phanias coin from Stratonikeia (Caria) was minted during the reign of Phanias, who was a local king of the city-state of Stratonikeia in ancient Caria (present-day Turkey) during the Roman Empire. The coin features an image of Phanias on one side and the goddess Roma on the other, symbolizing the city's allegiance to Rome. Despite being a small regional coin, it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.