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Drachm - Timen and Damophontus 229 BC - 100 BC
| Silver | 3.1 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Apollonia (Illyria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 229 BC - 100 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#300076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Double stellate pattern.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
AΠOΛ
ΔAMO ΦΩN TOΣ
Translation:
Apollonia
Damophontus
Comment
There are several magistrate combinations in this type from both Apollonia and Dyrrachium, Illyria, and the dates are not in a general consensus. This site dates this issue much newer in the first century BC:https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=9846970
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Apollonia (Illyria) featuring Timen and Damophontus has a unique feature - it has a small dolphin engraved on the reverse side, which symbolizes the city's connection to the sea and its maritime trade.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (229 BC - 100 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Drachm - Timen and Damophontus (229 BC - 100 BC) coin.
