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© Trustees of the British Museum
Drachm 510 BC - 480 BC
| Silver | 2.62 g | - |
| Issuer | Kroton (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 510 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.62 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#385101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
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Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Kroton (Bruttium) 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 at the time.
