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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm - Kleinos 285 BC - 260 BC
| Silver | 15.12 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Kos (Carian Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 285 BC - 260 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.12 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#388341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crab, name of the magistrate below with a bow in its bow case below it and all in dotted square within incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
K – ΩIO – N
KΛEINOΣ
Comment
Ingvaldsen, Issue XIV, Type 2, 30-44.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Kleinos (285 BC - 260 BC) from Kos (Carian Islands) features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a deity or a mythological creature, it shows a portrait of a bearded man wearing a flat hat, who is believed to be Kleinos, the ruler of Kos during that time. This design choice was a departure from the standard coin designs of the ancient Greek world and reflects the independent spirit and cultural identity of the people of Kos.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (285 BC - 260 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Kleinos (285 BC - 260 BC) coin.
