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Æ8 400 BC
400 BC year| Bronze | 0.61 g | 8.0 mm |
| Issuer | Perperene (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 400 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.61 g |
| Diameter | 8.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#192387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Grape bunch within vine
Interesting fact
The Perperene (Mysia) Æ8 coin from 400 BC is notable for its unique design, which features a stylized head of the mythical creature, the Griffin, on one side, and a quadripartite incuse square on the other. The Griffin was a symbol of protection and strength in ancient mythology, and its inclusion on the coin may have been intended to convey the power and authority of the city of Perperene.