© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Drachm 400 BC - 380 BC
| Silver | 3.33 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Halikarnassos (Caria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 380 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#147375 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right, wings spread, olive branch to lower right. All within incuse square
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΙΚΑΡ
Comment
BMC Caria, p. 102, 4 (pl. XVIII, 3).
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Halikarnassos (Caria) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique design. One side of the coin features a portrait of a satyr, a mythical creature with human-like features and goat-like horns and ears. The other side of the coin depicts a lion's head, which was a common symbol of power and strength in ancient Greece. The coin's design and the materials used to make it were meant to convey the wealth and prestige of the city-state that issued it.