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Oktobol - Phanias 180 BC
180 BC year| Silver | 5.65 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Eretria (Euboia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 180 BC |
| Value | 1 Oktobol = 8 Obol = 8⁄6 Drachm (4⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#434310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cow recumbent to right, head facing.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
EPETPI EΩΝ
ΦΑΝΙΑΣ
Comment
Thompson, Beginning p. 27, 6; Waggoner, Wallace Collection p. 8.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Oktobol - Phanias coin is that 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 Phanias, while the reverse side features a traditional Greek symbol, the owl of Athena, surrounded by a crescent moon and stars. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the complex political and cultural dynamics of the ancient world, where different civilizations interacted and influenced each other.
