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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ12 357 BC - 309 BC
| Bronze | 2.04 g | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kardia (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 357 BC - 309 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.04 g |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#152938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Barley corn within linear square within linear incuse
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΚΑΡ
ΔΙΑ
Comment
Tzvetkova Type IV.A.1, 116–118; SNG Copenhagen 869 var. (lion left).
Interesting fact
The Æ12 coin from Kardia (Thrace) was used as a form of currency during the Hellenistic period, which was a time of significant cultural and economic exchange between different regions of the Mediterranean world. The coin's design features the image of a mythical creature called a griffin, which was a symbol of protection and strength in ancient Greek mythology. The use of this symbol on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea that the city of Kardia was a safe and secure place to conduct trade and commerce.
