Drachm (530 BC - 500 BC) front Drachm (530 BC - 500 BC) back
Drachm (530 BC - 500 BC) photo
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Drachm 530 BC - 500 BC

 
Silver 2.72 g 15.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Kroton (Bruttium)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
530 BC - 500 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Achaean drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.72 g
Diameter
15.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#187578
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Incuse of the obverse and without the crane. Rayed border

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.