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Tetradrachm - Solon 90 BC - 60 BC
| Silver | 16.66 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 | 16.66 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#400341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing to left on thunderbolt; ANTIOXEΩN in three lines in right field, ΣOΛ in left field; all within circular meander pattern.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ANTI
OXE
ΩN
ΣOΛ
Comment
Thonemann 2019, Group B, 8.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Solon (90 BC - 60 BC) from Antioch ad Meandrum (Caria) is that it features the image of a mythical creature called the "Gorgoneion" on the obverse side. The Gorgoneion is a representation of the Gorgon Medusa, a creature from Greek mythology known for her venomous snakes for hair and her ability to turn people to stone with a single glance. The inclusion of the Gorgoneion on the coin suggests that the city of Antioch ad Meandrum may have had a strong cultural or religious connection to the myth of Medusa.
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 - Solon (90 BC - 60 BC) coin.
