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Tetradrachm - Adrastos 90 BC - 60 BC
| Silver | 16.05 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch ad Meandrum (Caria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 90 BC - 60 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.05 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#400343 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zebu bull standing left, head facing; ANTIOXEΩN above; to left, turreted head of Tyche left; AΔPAΣTOΣ/ ΠYΘEOY in two lines in exergue; all within circular maeander pattern.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ANTIOXEΩN
AΔPAΣTOΣ
ΠYΘEOY
Comment
Thonemann 2019, Group C, 16.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Adrastos (90 BC - 60 BC) from Antioch ad Meandrum (Caria) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Adrastos, the ruler of the city, wearing a Persian-style crown, while the reverse side depicts the Greek goddess Athena standing on a prow, symbolizing the city's Greek heritage. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region, which was ruled by various empires and dynasties throughout the centuries.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (90 BC - 60 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Adrastos (90 BC - 60 BC) coin.
