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© Nomos AG
Drachm 330 BC - 320 BC
| Silver | 5.88 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | Phaistos (Crete (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330 BC - 320 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.88 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#190804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Facing bucranium
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Phaistos, Crete, was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the Hellenistic period. It features an image of a bull on one side and a labyrinth on the other, which symbolizes the mythological story of the Minotaur and the Labyrinth. The coin's design was meant to represent the power and wealth of the city-state of Phaistos, and it was used for trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world.
