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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Drachm 453 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 2.24 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Laos (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 453 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.24 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#384144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Man-headed bull standing right.
Script: Greek (retrograde)
Lettering: ΛAΣ
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Laos (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the region of Magna Graecia, which is now southern Italy. The coin features the image of a bull on one side and the Greek god Apollo on the other. The use of the bull symbolizes the importance of agriculture and livestock in the region, while the image of Apollo represents the cultural and religious ties of the region to ancient Greece.
