Arados Dichalkos, -128 – -127
Zeus and Hera, Athena over galley prow
Information
Country
Arados
Arados
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dichalkon
Year
-128 – -127
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.17
Diameter (mm)
17.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dichalkon from Arados. Issued from -128 to -127. Struck in Bronze. Measures 17.5 mm and weighs 3.17 g.
- Obverse
- Conjoined busts to right of Zeus laureate and Hera wearing stephane.
- Reverse
- Prow of galley decorated, left, with triple-pointed ram, a figurehead of Athena above; above, Phoenician letters; below, year of issue in Phoenician figures, and Phoenician letter.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (128 BC - 127 BC) | — |
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