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Tetradrachm - Poseidonios 165 BC
165 BC year| Silver | 15.78 g | 35.0 mm |
| Issuer | Smyrna (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 165 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.78 g |
| Diameter | 35.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#143062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines with a monogram below. All within wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣΜΥΡ
ΝΑΙΩΝ
Comment
Stephanophoric type.
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features the head of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, while the reverse depicts a quadriga, a four-horse chariot, which was a common motif on ancient Greek coins. The use of Poseidon's image on the coin may have been a nod to the city's maritime trade and its dependence on the sea for economic prosperity. Additionally, the quadriga on the reverse may have symbolized the power and prestige of the city, as well as its connection to the broader Greek world.
