© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Drachm 425 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 3.63 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Gergis (Troad) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.63 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#180155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sphinx standing right within incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΓΕΡ ΓΙΣ ΙΟ
Comment
Unpublished, only two specimens known.
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Gergis (Troad) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city-state of Troy. It features an image of the goddess Athena on one side and an owl on the other, which was a symbol of wisdom and intelligence. The coin was made of silver and weighed 3.63 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite being over 2,000 years old, some of these coins have survived to this day and are highly prized by collectors and historians.
