© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Drachm 300 BC - 270 BC
| Silver | 5.10 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Polyrhenion (Crete (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 270 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.10 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#391855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spear-head.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠOΛ
PHNI
Translation: Polyrhenion
Comment
Svoronos, Crète 13 and pl. XXVI, 2.
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Polyrhenion (Crete) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city-state of Crete. It was made of silver and weighed 5.10 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. The fact that it was made of silver and had a standardized weight shows that the ancient Greeks had a sophisticated monetary system, with a focus on precision and consistency. This coin is a great example of the advanced economic systems that existed in ancient civilizations.
