© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ20 350 BC - 309 BC
| Bronze | 6.60 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kardia (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 309 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.60 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#152951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion standing left, head right and standing on barley grain. Star to the left
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΑΡΔΙΑ
Interesting fact
The Æ20 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 an image of the goddess Athena on one side and an image of a grapevine on the other, symbolizing the region's rich agricultural resources and cultural influences.
