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Tetradrachm - Hermogenes 90 BC - 60 BC
| Silver | 16.16 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch ad Meandrum (Caria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 90 BC - 60 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.16 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#400339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, filleted cornucopia; all within meander circle.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ANTIOXEΩN
EPMOΓENHΣ
Comment
Thonemann 2019, Group B, 10.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Hermogenes (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 Hermogenes, the ruler of the city, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Tyche, who was revered by both Greeks and Persians. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region and the multicultural nature of the ancient world.
