© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm - Sochares and Papias 90 BC - 60 BC
| Silver | 16.26 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch ad Meandrum (Caria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 90 BC - 60 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.26 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#401720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zebu bull standing to left, head facing; ANTIOXEΩN ΤΩΝ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΩI in two lines above, ΠAΠIAΣ upwards to left, ΣΩXAPHΣ downward to right, maeander pattern and MAIANΔPΩ in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ
ΤΩΝ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΩI
ΠAΠIAΣ
ΣΩXAPHΣ
MAIANΔPΩ
Comment
Unpublished.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the heads of the two rulers, Sochares and Papias, in a style that is characteristic of Greek coinage. However, the reverse side of the coin features a Persian-style image of a seated goddess, likely Artemis, flanked by two lions. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex history of the region and the cultural exchange that occurred during the Hellenistic period.
