© The Weber Collection Volume III
© The Weber Collection Volume III
Didrachm Archaic type 575 BC - 525 BC
| Silver | 7.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Chios (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 575 BC - 525 BC |
| Value | 2 Drachms |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#389821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
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Interesting fact
The Didrachm from Chios (Ionia) was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a human on one side and an animal on the other. The obverse (front) side of the coin features a bearded man wearing a laurel wreath, while the reverse (back) side features a lion's head. This design was a departure from earlier coins, which often featured abstract designs or symbols, and marked a shift towards more realistic and representational art on coins.
