Drachm - Philokrates

€422,254.00
IssuerRhodes
Year188 BC - 170 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyRhodian plintophoric drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight3.03 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Jenkins Rhodian#21, SNG Copenhagen#832, HN Online#879, HGC 6#1457, SNG Keckman Karia#636, BMC Greek#288
Obverse descriptionRadiate head of Helios right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionMagistrate name above; Ρ / Ο on either side of a rose with bud to right; below to left, bucranium; all within shallow square incuse.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΦΙΛΟΚΡΑΤΗΣ P O
(Translation: Philokrates Rhodes)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (188 BC - 170 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3449778020
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