© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
½ Siglos - Demetrios 400 BC - 300 BC
| Silver | 1.70 g | 11.5 mm |
| Issuer | Amisos (Pontos) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | ½ Siglos |
| Currency | Persian siglos |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.70 g |
| Diameter | 11.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#388793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Owl, with spread wings, standing facing on shield; in field, ΔΗ – ΜΗ / ΤΡΙΟΥ.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΔΗ – ΜΗ
ΤΡΙΟΥ
Comment
Recueil Géneral p. 62; Malloy 10d.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Demetrios, a prominent king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Pontos, who ruled from 400 BC to 300 BC. The coin was minted during his reign and is a rare example of a silver coin from this time period.