© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Octadrachm 104 BC - 103 BC
| Gold | 28.34 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Tyre (Phoenician cities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 104 BC - 103 BC |
| Value | Octadrachm (8) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 28.34 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#370869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double cornucopiae.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
TYPOY IEPAΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣYΛOY
ΓΚ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tyre Octadrachm is that it features the image of the Phoenician goddess Astarte, who was revered as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. The coin's design also includes an inscription in ancient Phoenician script, which reads "Of the city of Tyre, the sacred city." This coin is a rare and valuable example of ancient Phoenician currency and is highly sought after by collectors and historians.
