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Tetradrachm - Diotrephes 90 BC - 60 BC
| Silver | 15.59 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch ad Meandrum (Caria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 90 BC - 60 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Attic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.59 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#147331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zebu bull standing left, head facing, name of the city above, maeander pattern and name of the magistrate in exergue. All within laurel wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ANTIOXEΩN
ΔIOTPEΦHΣ
Comment
Thonemann 2019, Group A, 1.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Diotrephes (90 BC - 60 BC) from Antioch ad Meandrum (Caria) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Diotrephes, a local king of the region, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Tyche, who was revered by both the Greeks and Persians. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region, which was located at the crossroads of Greek and Persian territories.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (90 BC - 60 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Diotrephes (90 BC - 60 BC) coin.
