© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Æ11 400 BC - 300 BC
| Bronze | 1.37 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Dardanos (Troad) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 300 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.37 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#169074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Rooster standing right; race-torch behind
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔΑΡ
Interesting fact
The Dardanos (Troad) coin is one of the earliest known examples of a standardized coinage system. It was issued during a time when most coins were still made of electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, and its introduction marked a significant innovation in the development of coinage. The use of bronze, a less valuable metal, for the coin's production also made it more accessible to a wider range of people, contributing to the spread of coinage and trade in the ancient world.