Hemiobol 245 BC - 202 BC

Reverse

Protome of a stag kneeling on the right, head turned to the left.
In the left field, the magistrate's name (Alexandros); to the left of this, the letter E and to the right of the stag, the letter Φ.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ

Ε/Φ

Edge

Rough

Comment

Bronzes of the didrachme type are extremely rare and usually feature a torch on the reverse. This is not the case with the illustrated example, which is a variant that appears to have never been made before. This magistrate is known for his didrachms.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Les bronzes au type du didrachme sont forts peu courants et ont usuellement une torche représentée au revers. Ce n'est pas le cas de l'exemplaire illustré qui constitue une variante qui semble inédite. Ce magistrat est connu pour des didrachmes.

Interesting fact

The Hemiobol coin from Ephesos (Ionia) was used as a form of currency during the Hellenistic period, and its design features a stylized image of the mythical creature, the Griffin. The Griffin was a symbol of protection and strength, and its depiction on the coin was meant to convey the power and authority of the city-state of Ephesos.