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Hemidrachm - Damas 125 BC - 88 BC
| Silver | 1.22 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 125 BC - 88 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Rhodian plintophoric drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.22 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#426093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Magistrate name above; Ρ - Ο on either side of rose with bud to left; below to right, statue; all within shallow square incuse.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΔΑΜΑΣ
P O
Translation:
Damas
Rhodes
Comment
"Plinthophoric" issue. See this article explaining the series https://www.cngcoins.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=417
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm - Damas coin from Rhodes, made of silver and weighing 1.22g, is interesting because it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a bearded king, likely representing the Persian king Artaxerxes II, while the reverse side depicts a nude male figure, possibly representing the Greek god Apollo. This fusion of cultural styles reflects the complex history of Rhodes, which was a Greek city-state that was briefly occupied by the Persian Empire during the 2nd century BC.
