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Drachm - Polyxenos 370 BC - 360 BC
| Silver | 3.45 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Teos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 370 BC - 360 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Kantharos; ΤΗΙ above, magistrate name across fields.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΤΗΙ
ΠΟΛΥ ΞΕΝΟΣ
Comment
Kinns 26.
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Teos (Ionia) featuring Polyxenos (370 BC - 360 BC) is interesting because it is one of the earliest known coins to feature a portrait of a specific individual, rather than a generic deity or symbol. This coin shows the bust of Polyxenos on one side and an owl on the other, indicating that it was used as a form of currency during his reign. The use of portraits on coins became a common practice in later centuries and continues to be used on many coins today.
