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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm - Akesios 360 BC
360 BC year| Silver | 13.16 g | - |
| Issuer | Barke (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 360 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.16 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Facing head of Zeus Ammon, with his eyes wide-open and his hair flowing behind him on each side.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AKE – ΣIOΣ
Comment
Traité 270.
Magistrate Akesios.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Akesios (360 BC) from Barke (Kyrenaica) is a rare and valuable coin that features the image of a silphium plant on its reverse side. Silphium was a highly prized plant in ancient times, known for its culinary and medicinal properties, and its image on the coin makes it a unique and interesting artifact for collectors and historians.