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Tetradrachm - Erasippos son of Aristeos 150 BC - 140 BC
| Silver | 16.50 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Magnesia ad Meandrum (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150 BC - 140 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.50 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#412744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo Delphios standing left, resting on tall tripod to right, holding branch tied with fillet; EPAΣIΠΠOΣ APIΣTEOY in two lines to left, meander pattern below; all within laurel wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΜΑΓΝΗΤΩΝ
EPAΣIΠΠOΣ
APIΣTEOY
Comment
Jones 32; Pozzi 2461.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Erasippos son of Aristeos, while the reverse side depicts a seated Apollo, a common motif in Greek coinage. However, the coin's Persian influence is evident in the use of the Aramaic script in the inscription on the reverse side, which reads "Arasippos, son of Aristeos, magistrate." This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region and the multicultural nature of the ancient world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (150 BC - 140 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Erasippos son of Aristeos (150 BC - 140 BC) coin.
