Drachm (500 BC - 463 BC) front Drachm (500 BC - 463 BC) back
Drachm (500 BC - 463 BC) photo
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Drachm 500 BC - 463 BC

 
Silver 4.65 g 17.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Thasos (Thracian Islands)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 463 BC
Value
1 Drachm
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.65 g
Diameter
17.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#147309
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse square

Interesting fact

The Drachm coin from Thasos (Thracian Islands) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to 6 obols, which was the price of a day's wages for a skilled worker.