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Didrachm 500 BC - 465 BC
| Silver | 8.91 g | - |
| Issuer | Samothrace (Thracian Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 465 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.91 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#147262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square
Comment
Schwabacher, Fund 1; Traité I, 989 and pl. XXVIII, 12; Traité IV, 1200 and pl. CCCXXV, 17; Svoronos pl. 17, 15.
Interesting fact
The Didrachm from Samothrace features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting the mythical creature known as the Griffin. The Griffin is a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, and it was considered a symbol of protection and strength in ancient Greek mythology. The inclusion of the Griffin on the coin highlights the cultural and mythological significance of Samothrace, which was an important center of worship for the gods in ancient Greece.
