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Tritartemorion 500 BC - 480 BC
| Silver | 0.94 g | 10.0 mm |
| Issuer | Chersonesos (Caria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Tritetartemorion (⅛) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.94 g |
| Diameter | 10.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#185593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull’s head to right and all within incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΧΕΡ
Unabridged legend: Χερσόνησος
Translation: Chersonesos
Comment
Cahn 1970, X2.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tritartemorion coin from Chersonesos (Caria) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded Persian king, while the reverse side shows a Greek goddess, likely Aphrodite or Artemis, surrounded by a crescent moon and stars. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the complex history of the region, which was influenced by both Greek and Persian empires during that time period.