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Tetradrachm - Meleager 90 BC - 60 BC
| Silver | 15.87 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch ad Meandrum (Caria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 90 BC - 60 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Attic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.87 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#432039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; AN/TIO/XE/ΩN to left, ME/ΛEA/ΓPOΣ to right; all within circular maeander pattern.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ANTIOXEΩN
ΜΕΛΕΑΓΡΟΣ
Comment
Thonemann Group B, 7.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Meleager (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 Meleager, a legendary Greek hero, while the reverse side depicts a seated Apollo, a deity from ancient Greek mythology. At the same time, the coin's design also incorporates elements of Persian culture, such as the use of Aramaic script and the depiction of a Persian king on the coin's reverse side. This blending of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the ancient Mediterranean world and the exchange of ideas that occurred between different civilizations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (90 BC - 60 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Meleager (90 BC - 60 BC) coin.
