Drachm (500 BC - 480 BC) front Drachm (500 BC - 480 BC) back
Drachm (500 BC - 480 BC) photo
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Drachm 500 BC - 480 BC

 
Silver 4.61 g -
Description
Issuer
Kos (Carian Islands)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 480 BC
Value
1 Drachm
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.61 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#152581
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Rough incuse square

Comment

Tzamalis 4; otherwise unpublished.

Interesting fact

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