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© Trustees of the British Museum
Drachm 425 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 2.59 g | - |
| Issuer | Thourioi (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | As |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.59 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393585 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull walking left, tunny fish below to left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Thourioi (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city-state of Thourioi, which was located in the region of Lucania (modern-day Basilicata) in southern Italy. The coin features an image of a lion's head on one side and an inscription on the other side that reads "ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ" (Thourioi). 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.
