© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm 189 BC - 45 BC
| Silver | 17.03 g | - |
| Issuer | Maroneia (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 189 BC - 45 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.03 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dionysos, nude but for chlamys draped over his left arm, standing left, holding two narthex wands in his left hand and bunch of grapes with his right. To left, monogram of ΝΑΥ and to right, monogram of ΑΥΚ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΑΡΩΝΙΤΩΝ
ΝΑΥ
ΑΥΚ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a horse on the other, which was a common design element for coins from Maroneia during that time period.
