Drachm (350 BC - 338 BC) front Drachm (350 BC - 338 BC) back
Drachm (350 BC - 338 BC) photo
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Drachm 350 BC - 338 BC

 
Silver 5.71 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Aegina
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
350 BC - 338 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Aeginetic drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.71 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#139963
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse pattern. Letter N in upper left part, letter I in upper right part and a dolphin in lower left part.

Script: Greek

Lettering: N I

Comment

Milbank pl. III, 6.

Interesting fact

The Aegina Drachm coin was the first standardized coinage in ancient Greece, introduced during the 4th century BC. It was widely accepted and used in trade throughout the Greek world, and its design and weight became the standard for other Greek city-states to follow.