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Drachm 400 BC - 300 BC
| Billon | 5.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kallatis (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 5.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#184567 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ethnic between bow in bow case and club and with a grain ear below
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΑΛΛΑ
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Kallatis (Thrace) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the 4th century BC. It was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, and weighed around 5.9 grams. Despite its relatively small weight, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce, and its design featured an image of the mythical creature, the Griffin, on one side, and the goddess Athena on the other. The use of such a mythical creature on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of protection and security in trade, as the Griffin was known for its strength and vigilance.