Drachm (440 BC) front Drachm (440 BC) back
Drachm (440 BC) photo
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Drachm 440 BC

440 BC year
Silver 4.25 g -
Description
Issuer
Athens (Attica)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
440 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.25 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#185123
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Owl standing right with head facing and to left, olive spray. All within incuse square

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΘΕ

Interesting fact

The Drachm coin from Athens (Attica) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to 6 obols, which was the daily wage of a skilled worker at the time.