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Stater - Philok[...] and Epikratid[...] 150 BC - 100 BC
Silver | 6.19 g | - |
Issuer | Thessalian League (Thessaly) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 150 BC - 100 BC |
Value | Silver Stater (3) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 6.19 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#171443 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear with her right hand and extending shield in her left. Above Athena’s spear, ΦΙ-ΛΟΚ, in exergue, ΕΠΙΚΡΑΤ and in the field to the right, monogram of ΓΑ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΘΕΣΣΑ
ΛΩΝ
ΦΙ-ΛΟΚ
ΕΠΙΚΡΑΤ
ΓΑ
Comment
Klose p. 341, 24.
Interesting fact
The Philokrates and Epikratides coin from the Thessalian League features a unique design on its reverse side. It depicts a scene of a nymph, Amalthea, who is shown nursing a baby, Dionysus, who is the god of wine, fertility, and theater. This design is significant because it represents the mythological and cultural significance of Thessaly, which was known for its fertile land and rich agriculture. The coin's design serves as a testament to the region's rich history and cultural heritage.