Drachm (521 BC - 478 BC) front Drachm (521 BC - 478 BC) back
Drachm (521 BC - 478 BC) photo
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Drachm 521 BC - 478 BC

 
Silver 4.12 g 14.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Mytilene (Lesbos)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
521 BC - 478 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.12 g
Diameter
14.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#179348
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse square divided diagonally

Interesting fact

The Drachm coin from Mytilene (Lesbos) 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.