Tetradrachm - Aristokritos (230 BC - 205 BC) front Tetradrachm - Aristokritos (230 BC - 205 BC) back
Tetradrachm - Aristokritos (230 BC - 205 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm - Aristokritos 230 BC - 205 BC

 
Silver 13.41 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rhodes
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
230 BC - 205 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Chian-Rhodian drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.41 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#435794
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Magistrate name above rose with one bud to right; in left field, aphlaston; dotted border.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΑΡΙΣΤΟΚΡΙΤΟΣ
Ρ Ο

Comment

Pozzi 2697.

Interesting fact

The Tetradrachm - Aristokritos coin was used as a means of payment for mercenaries and soldiers during the wars of the Rhodian Republic. It was a widely accepted coin in the ancient Greek world and was used for trade and commerce.