Drachm (540 BC - 510 BC) front Drachm (540 BC - 510 BC) back
Drachm (540 BC - 510 BC) photo
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Drachm 540 BC - 510 BC

 
Silver 2.76 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Metapontion (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
540 BC - 510 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm (540-200BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.76 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#272481
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Incuse ear of barley with seven grains

Interesting fact

The Drachm coin from Metapontion (Lucania) 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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (540 BC - 510 BC)  - - - - - -

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