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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Didrachm 500 BC - 465 BC
| Silver | 8.03 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Eretria (Euboia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 465 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.03 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#145739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Octopus in incuse square
Interesting fact
The Eretrian didrachm was one of the first coins to feature an image of a goddess on one side and an animal on the other. The obverse (front) side of the coin features a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side features an image of a dolphin. This design was significant because it represented the city's maritime power and its connection to the sea. The use of a goddess and an animal on the coin's design also symbolized the city's values and beliefs, and it became a common motif in Greek coinage.
