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Tetradrachm - Hecatomnus Mylasa 392 BC - 377 BC
| Silver | 14.89 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Achaemenid Satrapy of Caria (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Satrap | Hecatomnus (395 BC - 377 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 392 BC - 377 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.89 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#81131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion crouched right
Script: Greek
Lettering: EKATOMNO
Translation: Hecatomnus
Comment
Konuk 1998 H150-H184Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Persian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Hecatomnus, the Satrap of Caria, while the reverse side depicts a seated Apollo, a common motif in Greek coinage. This fusion of styles reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Achaemenid Empire's rule over the ancient Near East.
