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Tetradrachm - Prusias II Kynegos Nikomedeia 182 BC - 149 BC
| Silver | 16.8 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Bithynia |
|---|---|
| King | Prusias II (182 BC - 149 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 182 BC - 149 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#183463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus standing left, half draped, crowning the king’s name with an olive wreath held in his right hand and holding a long scepter in his left. To left, eagle standing left on thunderbolt over monogram
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΡΟΥΣΙΟΥ
Translation: King Prusias II
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Prusias II Kynegos (Nikomedeia) coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Prusias II, while the reverse side depicts a seated Zeus, a common motif in Greek coinage. However, the coin's design also incorporates Persian elements, such as the use of Aramaic script and the depiction of a Persian king on the reverse side. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region and the multicultural nature of the Bithynian kingdom during that time.
