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© Nomos AG
Drachm 460 BC - 440 BC
| Silver | 6.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Pherai (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 460 BC - 440 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.08 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#171254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bridled horse trotting to left, with trailing rein, to the right, lion’s head fountain spout with water pouring from its jaws and all within incuse square
Script: Greek
Lettering: Φ Ε R Α
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Pherai (Thessaly) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the 5th century BC. It features an image of a mythical creature called the "Chimera" on one side, and an inscription of the name of the city on the other. The Chimera was a creature that was composed of the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent, and was said to be a powerful and fierce creature in Greek mythology. The use of the Chimera on the coin may have been meant to symbolize the strength and power of the city of Pherai.
