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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hemidrachm - Nisaios 350 BC - 325 BC
| Silver | 1.75 g | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Magnesia ad Meandrum (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 325 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull butting left on maeander pattern; MAΓN above, grain ear to right, magistrate name in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
MAΓN
NIΣAIOΣ
Comment
Rhodian standard.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm - Nisaios coin from Magnesia ad Meandrum (Ionia) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded Persian king, possibly Darius III, while the reverse side features a traditional Greek mythological scene of a nymph and a satyr. This fusion of cultural styles reflects the complex political and cultural dynamics of the region during the Hellenistic period.
