© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Drachm 450 BC - 333 BC
| Silver | 3.32 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Philistian city (Cities of Philistia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 450 BC - 333 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.32 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Forepart of lion right facing lion hind facing left; below, bearded male face and neck downward; all in dotted square within incuse square.
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from the Uncertain Philistian city (Cities of Philistia) made of Silver weighing 3.32 g is interesting because it is one of the earliest known coins to feature an image of a real person. The obverse of the coin depicts a bearded man, believed to be a king or a deity, making it a unique and significant artifact in the history of numismatics.
