© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Drachm 450 BC - 333 BC
| Silver | 3.48 g | 17 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 | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#433255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two horse foreparts left and right, respectively, conjoined, in pelleted square within incuse square.
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from the Uncertain Philistian city (Cities of Philistia) made of Silver weighing 3.48 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.
