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Tetradrachm - Moskhion 285 BC - 258 BC
| Silver | 14.95 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kos (Carian Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 285 BC - 258 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.95 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#152601 |
|---|---|
| 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:
Κ ΩΙΟ Ν
MOΣXIΩN
Comment
Stefanaki, Series VII, Issue 17, 781–783.
Interesting fact
The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side depicts a mythical creature called the "Kos Bull," which is a bull with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. This unique design was a symbol of the island's prosperity and maritime power during the Hellenistic period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (285 BC - 258 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Moskhion (285 BC - 258 BC) coin.
