© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Tetradrachm - Mausolus Mylasa 377 BC - 370 BC
| Silver | 15.04 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Achaemenid Satrapy of Caria (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Satrap | Mausolus (Μαύσωλος) (377 BC - 353 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 377 BC - 370 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.04 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#389833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus Labraundos standing right, laureate with hair in a long plait, wearing chiton and himation wrapped around the left arm, and holding long spear pointing downward in left hand, and labrys resting on shoulder in right; groundline.
Comment
Konuk 1998, p. 235, Type 4; Pixodarus Hoard, type A, 1-3; Konuk 2013, 20.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Mausolus, a satrap (governor) of the Achaemenid Empire, who ruled over Caria in the 4th century BC. The coin was minted during his reign, and it is believed that the image of Mausolus on the coin was meant to promote his authority and legitimacy as a ruler. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the political and economic systems of the Achaemenid Empire during that time period.
