Drachm (400 BC - 350 BC) front Drachm (400 BC - 350 BC) back
Drachm (400 BC - 350 BC) photo
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Drachm 400 BC - 350 BC

 
Silver 2.15 g 15.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Kroton (Bruttium)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 350 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Achaean drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.15 g
Diameter
15.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#396433
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Winged thunderbolt; to left, tripod on a simple square altar.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΚΡΟ

Comment

Apparently unpublished. Unique.

Interesting fact

The Drachm coin from Kroton (Bruttium) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to 6 obols, which was the price of a day's wages for a skilled worker.