Drachm - Ariston and Aineas or Lysenos

Issuer Apollonia
Year 229 BC - 100 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Drachm (1)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 3.3 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness
Shape Irregular
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#4, 24, Ceka#24, 27, HGC 3.1#3, 4
Obverse description Cow standing left, head looked back, suckling calf.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΡΙΣΤΩΝ
(Translation: Ariston)
Reverse description Double stellar pattern in square.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΑΠΟΛ ΑΙ ΝΕ Α ou AΠOΛ ΛY ΣH NOΣ
(Translation: Apollonia Aineas or Lysenos)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage ND (229 BC - 100 BC) - Reverse: Aineas - Ceka 24, BMC Gr. 4 -
ND (229 BC - 100 BC) - Reverse: Lysenos - Ceka 27, BMC Gr. 24 -
Numisquare ID 9833934490
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