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Drachm 526 BC - 520 BC
| Silver | 3.434 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Samos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 526 BC - 520 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.434 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion scalp facing, within dotted square.
Comment
Barron 'Winged Boar' Drachms Class Ai, Lydo-Milesian Standard, 10, p.168.
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Samos (Ionia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and its design featured a lion's head, which was a symbol of the island's wealth and power.
