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Tetradrachm - Aesillas 95 BC - 70 BC
| Silver | 16.73 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Koinon of Macedonia (Roman province of Macedonia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 95 BC - 70 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.73 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#424022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Money chest, club, and chair; AESILLAS above, Q to right; all within wreath tying below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AESILLAS
Q
Comment
Pozzi 1004; Rhousopoulos 785.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Aesillas coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Roman influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the profile of Aesillas, who was a prominent Macedonian general and politician, while the reverse side features an image of Zeus, which was a common motif in Greek coinage. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the Roman province of Macedonia, which was once a Greek kingdom before being conquered by the Romans.
