Drachm - Nikephoros

€235,044.00
IssuerRhodes
Year88 BC - 84 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyRhodian plintophoric drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight2.2 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Jenkins#, Rhodian#249, SNG Keckman Karia#676, SNG Copenhagen#824, HN Online#160, SNG Ashmolean#682-684, HGC 6#1461
Obverse descriptionRadiate head of Helios right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionRose with bud to right, name of magistrate above, hand holding grain ear to lower right, all within incuse square.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΣ P O
(Translation: Nicephoros P O = Rhodes)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (88 BC - 84 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6568593900
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