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Tetradrachm - Demetriou tou Meikalou 200 BC - 150 BC
| Silver | 16.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Lampsakos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.73 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo Kitharoidos standing right, wearing long robes and hold a lyre in his left hand and with his right at his side. Below left, monogram and below right, bow and arrow
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΛΑΜΨΑ
ΚΗΝΩΝ
ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΤΟΥ
ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΤΟΥ
ΜΕΙΚΑΛΟΥ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Demetriou tou Meikalou (200 BC - 150 BC) from Lampsakos (Mysia) 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 goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a Persian-style seated archer, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Hellenistic period.
