Drachm (300 BC) front Drachm (300 BC) back
Drachm (300 BC) photo
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Drachm 300 BC

300 BC year
Silver 5.44 g 21.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Lamia (Thessaly)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
300 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.44 g
Diameter
21.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#145685
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Youthful Herakles, naked, seated left on rocks covered by his cloak; he holds his bow and quiver with his right hand, resting it on his right knee; his left hand rests on the rock behind him

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΛΑΜΙ
ΕΩΝ

Interesting fact

The Drachm coin from Lamia (Thessaly) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to 6 obols, which was the price of a day's wages for a skilled worker.