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Didrachm 500 BC - 480 BC
| Silver | 8.35 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyrene (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.35 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two silphium fruit (seed pods?) base to base, set diagonally within an incuse square. In the blank angle, pellet
Interesting fact
The Didrachm from Kyrene (Kyrenaica) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state of Kyrene, which was located in present-day Libya. The coin features an image of a silphium plant on one side and a lyre on the other, which were symbols of the city's wealth and culture. The use of silver in the coin's production was a significant innovation at the time, as most coins were made of bronze or other base metals. The fact that the coin was made of silver speaks to the wealth and prosperity of Kyrene during this period.
