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Tetradrachm - Eoelthon 390 BC - 325 BC
| Silver | 15.24 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ephesos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 390 BC - 325 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.24 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#433521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Forepart of stag right, head left; palm tree to left, EOEΛΘΩ[N] to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: EOEΛΘΩN
Translation: Eoelthon
Comment
SNG Copenhagen 233 var. (different magistrate); Elsen FPL 75, no. 21; Elsen FPL 69, no. 17.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Eoelthon coin from Ephesos (Ionia) features a unique combination of symbols and imagery, including a bee on the obverse (front) side and a stag on the reverse (back) side. The bee is believed to represent the city's connection to the goddess Artemis, who was often associated with bees and the wilderness, while the stag is thought to symbolize the city's strength and power. This coin is a prime example of the artistic and cultural achievements of the ancient Greek world.
