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Trite - Phanes 625 BC - 600 BC
| Electrum | 4.67 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Ephesos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 625 BC - 600 BC |
| Value | ⅓ Stater (20⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 4.67 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#358357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two irregular square incuse punches with linear cross-hatch patterns within.
Comment
Zhuyuetang 8.
Interesting fact
The Trite - Phanes coin features a unique combination of two different animal symbols on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side features a lion's head, while the reverse side features a bull's head. This dual-symbol design was a common feature of ancient Greek coins, and it's believed to represent the fusion of two different city-states or territories. In this case, the lion and bull symbols may represent the twin cities of Ephesos and Colophon, which were both located in the Ionian region of ancient Greece.
