© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm 160 BC
160 BC year| Silver | 16.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Mytilene (Lesbos) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 160 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.77 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#398111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herm of Dionysos facing, wearing polos; on either side, monogram. All within wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΜΥΤΙΛΗ
ΝΑΩΝ
Comment
Waddington 1393 var. and pl. III, 8 (different monograms); Coin Hoards VII, p. 55, 471 and Pl. LXIV, 2 (different monograms).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin from Mytilene (Lesbos) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded Apollo, a common motif in Greek coinage, while the reverse side features a seated figure of the Persian goddess Artemis, highlighting the cultural exchange and blending of artistic styles during the Hellenistic period.
