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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Tetradrachm - Aristokritos 230 BC - 205 BC
| Silver | 13.57 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 230 BC - 205 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.57 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
ΡΟΔΙΟΝ above rose with bud to right; aphlaston in left field; magistrate name across the stem.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΡΟΔΙΟΝ
ΑΡΙΣΤΟΚ ΡΙΤΟΣ
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Aristokritos coin was used as a means of payment for mercenaries and soldiers during the Wars of the Diadochi, which were a series of conflicts that took place after the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC. The coin's design features a portrait of Aristokritos, who was a prominent general and statesman from Rhodes, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (230 BC - 205 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Aristokritos (230 BC - 205 BC) coin.
