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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Drachm 330 BC
330 BC year| Silver | 2.74 g |
| Issuer | Corinth |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 330 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.74 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#410671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of Aphrodite left; wearing sakkos.
Interesting fact
The Corinthian Drachm was used as a standard unit of currency in ancient Greece, and its design was widely influential. The obverse side of the coin features a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a Pegasus, a mythical winged horse. This design was so iconic that it was used as a model for other coins throughout the ancient Greek world. In fact, the Corinthian Drachm was considered one of the most beautiful coins of the ancient world, and its design has been studied and admired by numismatists for centuries.
