Drachm (510 BC - 500 BC) front Drachm (510 BC - 500 BC) back
Drachm (510 BC - 500 BC) photo
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Drachm 510 BC - 500 BC

 
Silver 3.41 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Ephesos (Ionia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
510 BC - 500 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.41 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#390564
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Incuse punch.

Interesting fact

The Drachm coin from Ephesos (Ionia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was considered a standard unit of exchange. It was made of silver and weighed approximately 3.41 grams. The coin features an image of the Greek goddess Artemis on one side and a stag on the other, symbolizing the city's connection to the natural world and its reliance on hunting and trade. Despite its small size, the Drachm was a valuable currency in its time and played an important role in the economy of ancient Greece.