Octobol - Syrakosios (340 BC - 325 BC) front Octobol - Syrakosios (340 BC - 325 BC) back
Octobol - Syrakosios (340 BC - 325 BC) photo
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Octobol - Syrakosios 340 BC - 325 BC

 
Silver 5.04 g -
Description
Issuer
Ephesos (Ionia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
340 BC - 325 BC
Value
Octobol (4⁄3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.04 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#398112
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Forepart of stag right with head left; in left field, palm tree and in right, bee.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
Ε – Φ
[ΣYP]AKOΣI[OΣ]

Unabridged legend: Eφεσος

Translation:
Ephesus
Syrakosios

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Octobol - Syrakosios coin is that it features the image of a dolphin on one side, which was a symbol of the city of Ephesos and represented the city's connection to the sea and its maritime trade.