© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Didrachm 420 BC - 403 BC
| Silver | 8.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Naxos (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 420 BC - 403 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (10) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181880 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nude and bearded Silenos squatting, facing, his right knee raised, his left on the ground, and his tail coming out to left, turning his head to the left towards the two-handled, stemless drinking cup he holds in his right hand, and holding an upright thyrsos with his left. To right, herm topped with an archaic head and to left, ivy branch
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Didrachm from Naxos (Sicily) is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, which depicts a silphium plant, a species of giant fennel that was highly valued in ancient times for its culinary and medicinal properties. The plant was so important to the ancient Greeks that it was often depicted on coins, and the Didrachm from Naxos is one of the most well-known examples of this. The inclusion of the silphium plant on the coin highlights the importance of trade and commerce in the ancient Greek world, as well as the value placed on certain commodities.
