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Drachm - Stasion 177 BC - 150 BC
| Silver | 3.0 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 177 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Rhodian plintophoric drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#370902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rose of Rhodes in incuse square, magistrate above, star in left field
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣΤΑΣΙΩΝ
P O
Translation:
Stasion
PO = Rhodes
Comment
"Plinthophoric" issue. See this article explaining the series https://www.cngcoins.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=417
Interesting fact
The Drachm - Stasion coin from Rhodes was used as a form of currency during a time when Rhodes was an important trading center in the ancient Greek world. Its design features the goddess Athena on one side and a rose on the other, symbolizing the island's rich agricultural resources.
