Didrachm - Sophytes

€428,609.00
IssuerSophytes's Satrapy
Year246 BC - 235 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDidrachm (2)
Currency
CompositionSilver
Weight7.90 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 12#14 (drachm) 9, MIG#29
Obverse descriptionHead of Sophytes or Seleucus (?) right, wearing laureate crested Attic helmet, cheek flap decorated with wing, the crest decorated with guilloche pattern; MNA on bust truncation
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionCock standing right; caduceus in upper left field.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣΩΦYΤΟΥ
(Translation: Sophytes)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (246 BC - 235 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8464213080
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