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Tetradrachm - Anaxipolis 150 BC - 142 BC
| Silver | 16.54 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Lebedos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150 BC - 142 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.54 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#116465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Owl standing right with closed wings, head facing, perched on club between two filleted cornucopias; all within wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΛEBEΔIΩN
ANΑΞΙ/ΠΟΛΙΣ.
Comment
Amandry, Lebedos, Group III, 14.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Anaxipolis (150 BC - 142 BC) from Lebedos (Ionia) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a bearded Persian king, while the reverse side features the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Hellenistic period.
