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Tetradrachm - Xeines 390 BC
390 BC year| Silver | 15.21 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Ephesos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 390 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.21 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#420284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Forepart of stag to right with head reverted, palm tree to left; magistrate name downward to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΞΕΙΝΗΣ
Translation: Xeines
Comment
Cf. Ashton et all, 'The Hecatomnus hoard', in Coin Hoards IX, RNS, London 2002, p. 102, 2a.
Per Roma Numismatics, as of 2017, only two specimens known.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Xeines was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a deity, in this case, the Greek goddess Artemis. This was a significant departure from earlier coins, which typically featured symbols or abstract designs. The inclusion of a deity on the coin was seen as a way to convey the power and authority of the issuing city-state, and it set a precedent for future coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-390) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Xeines (390 BC) coin.