Drachm (490 BC - 470 BC) front Drachm (490 BC - 470 BC) back
Drachm (490 BC - 470 BC) photo
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Drachm 490 BC - 470 BC

 
Silver 5.91 g 15.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Kaunos (Caria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
490 BC - 470 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Aeginetic drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.91 g
Diameter
15.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#147784
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Griffin standing facing left, with right forepaw raised, with quadripartite incuse square

Comment

Konuk 17-20.

Interesting fact

The Drachm coin from Kaunos (Caria) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city of Kaunos, which is now located in modern-day Turkey.