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Stater - Agnonides 340 BC - 330 BC
| Gold | 8.547 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kios (Bithynia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 340 BC - 330 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.547 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#358755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow of war galley to left, above, club to right, to left, eagle standing to left
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΓNΩ
NIΔHΣ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Agnonides coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded king, likely Agnonides himself, wearing a Persian-style crown, while the reverse side shows a Greek-style mythological scene of a griffin attacking a deer. This fusion of design styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire during the Hellenistic period.
