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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm - Arkesilas 350 BC - 320 BC
| Silver | 15.44 g | - |
| Issuer | Knidos (Caria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 320 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.44 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#400715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Forepart of lion right with one paw extended; above, ΚΝΙ, below, magistrate name.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΡΚΕΣΙΛΑΣ
Translation: Arkesilas
Comment
Ashton 1999, pl. XII, I.
Per CNG, as of 2010, only 2 specimens are known.
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Arkesilas, the ruler of Knidos, wearing a lion's skin headdress, which was a symbol of his power and connection to the god Dionysus. The reverse of the coin depicts a nude Apollo holding a lyre, indicating the city's strong cultural and artistic ties to Greece. The coin's design reflects the blending of Greek and Persian influences in the region, which was a unique feature of the ancient city of Knidos.
