Drachm - Archepolis

€1.00
IssuerMagnesia ad Meandrum (Ionia)
Year459 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyAttic drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight4.18 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
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Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionBearded man standing right, wearing himation, extending his right hand and holding long scepter in his left.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΡΧΕΠΟΛΙΣ
Reverse descriptionEagle, with wings spread, flying upward, head to left; all within dotted square border within incuse square.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringM A
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-459)  - -
Catalog ID6402845920
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