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Tetradrachm - Apollodotos 160 BC - 140 BC
| Silver | 16.34 g | 32.0 mm |
| Issuer | Lebedos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 160 BC - 140 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.34 g |
| Diameter | 32.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#180197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Owl standing right, head facing, on club between two filleted cornucopias. Ethnic above, the name of the magistrate below and all within wreat
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΛΕΒΕΔΙΩΝ
ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟΣ
Comment
Boston MFA Sup. 170; Amandry, Group IV, 17-18; Kinns 30.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Apollodotos (160 BC - 140 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 the Greek god Apollo, while the reverse side features a Persian-style inscription in Aramaic script, indicating the coin's minting authority and date. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region during the Hellenistic period, when Greek city-states like Lebedos were under the rule of the Persian Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (160 BC - 140 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Apollodotos (160 BC - 140 BC) coin.
