1 Drachm Without legend 375 BC - 350 BC
| Silver | 5.23 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Vulci (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 375 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm (circa 375-350 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.23 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sphinx facing right.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coins with the inscription ΘEZI (Thezi) and ΘEZLE (Thezle) have been attributed to Vulci based on where all the coins were found. The exact meaning of Thezi/Thezle is unknown, but some theories suggest it is either the name of a family that struck them or the name of a temple they were struck in.Interesting fact
The 1 Drachm coin from Vulci (Etruria) made of Silver weighing 5.23g was used as a form of currency in ancient Etruria, which was a civilization that existed in central Italy, particularly in what is now modern-day Tuscany and Umbria, between the 8th century BC and the 1st century BC. The coin features an image of a lion's head on one side and a wheel on the other, which symbolized the Etruscan goddess of fortune, Turan. The coin was used for trade and commerce, and its design was influenced by Greek coinage, reflecting the cultural exchange and trade between the Etruscans and the Greeks.
