© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Drachm 360 BC - 340 BC
| Silver | 3.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Herakleia Pontika (Bithynia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 360 BC - 340 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.74 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#391079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Hera left, wearing turreted stephane adorned with palmette and two punctated discs, pendant earring, and necklace.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΗΡΑΚΛΕ[ΙΑ]
Translation: Herakleia
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Herakleia Pontika (Bithynia) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state of Herakleia Pontika, which was located in modern-day Turkey. The coin features an image of a lion's head on one side and an inscription on the other side that reads "ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΑ ΠΟΝΤΙΚΗ" (Herakleia Pontika) in Greek letters. The use of lion imagery on coins was a common practice in ancient Greece, as the lion was seen as a symbol of strength and power.
