© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm - Diophanes In the name of Alexander III 201 BC - 190 BC
| Silver | 17.19 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201 BC - 190 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Attic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.19 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#406135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field ΔΙΟΦΑΝΗΣ above rose and below the throne ΡΟ.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΔΙΟΦΑΝΗΣ
ΡΟ
Translation:
Alexander (III, the Great)
Diophanes
Rhodes
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a rose on one side, which was a symbol of the island of Rhodes and represented the city's wealth and prosperity.
