Drachm (Ionian or Lycian) (500 BC - 475 BC) front Drachm (Ionian or Lycian) (500 BC - 475 BC) back
Drachm (Ionian or Lycian) (500 BC - 475 BC) photo
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Drachm Ionian or Lycian 500 BC - 475 BC

 
Silver 4.37 g -
Description
Issuer
Uncertain Greek city (Greece (ancient))
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 475 BC
Value
1 Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.37 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#181596
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse square

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Drachm coin is that it was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the Ionian and Lycian cities, and was made of silver. The coin weighed 4.37 grams and was used for everyday transactions, such as buying goods and services. Despite being over 2,500 years old, some of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors and historians.