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Tetradrachm - Apodakos 109 BC
109 BC year| Silver | 16.06 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Characene (Mesopotamia) |
|---|---|
| King | Apodakos (124 BC - 104 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 109 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.06 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#311479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Herakles seated left on anvil-shaped seat, nude, resting left arm on seat, holding with right hand a club resting on his right knee; flanked by lettering downwards, monogram in left field, date in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΠΟΔΑΚΟΥ
ΔΙ
ΓΣ
Translation: King Apodakos
Comment
Coin dated according to the Seleucid calendar, year 203.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Apodakos (109 BC) from Kingdom of Characene (Mesopotamia) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Mesopotamian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded king facing left, wearing a royal diadem and a necklace, while the reverse side shows a standing goddess holding a scepter and a small lion, surrounded by a Greek inscription. This fusion of design styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Greek and Mesopotamian civilizations during the Hellenistic period.
