Drachm - Mausolus Halikarnassus

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IssuerCaria, Achaemenid Satrapy of
Year370 BC - 353 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyChian-Rhodian drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight3.67 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Online#233 , Sunrise#77 Aulock, SNG Kayhan#877
Obverse descriptionHead of Apollo facing slightly right, wearing laurel wreath; chlamys fastened at neck.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionZeus Labraundos standing right, wearing chiton and himation wrapped around the left arm; holding labrys and spear; wreath in left field.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΜΑΥΣΣΩΛΛΟ
(Translation: Mausolus)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (370 BC - 353 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7875088060
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