© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Æ10 350 BC
350 BC year| Bronze | 1.1 g | 10.0 mm |
| Issuer | Sigeion (Troad) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 350 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 10.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#150884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crescent
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΙΓΕ
Interesting fact
The Æ10 coin from Sigeion (Troad) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to 10 drachmas. It was made of bronze and weighed 1.1 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, it was widely used for trade and commerce, and many of these coins have been found in archaeological excavations in the region.