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© Trustees of the British Museum
Drachm 440 BC - 430 BC
| Silver | 3.609 g | - |
| Issuer | Metapontion (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 440 BC - 430 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (540-200BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.609 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#392448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo standing facing, head right, right hand on hip and holding bow in left hand; all within laurel-wreath.
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Metapontion (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to 6 obols, which was the value of a day's wages for a skilled worker at the time.
