![Drachm - Kallia[...] (350 BC - 300 BC) front](/storage/images/Drachm-Kallia_400552_1.webp)
![Drachm - Kallia[...] (350 BC - 300 BC) back](/storage/images/Drachm-Kallia_400552_2.webp)
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Drachm - Kallia[...] 350 BC - 300 BC
| Silver | 5.99 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Sinope (Paphlagonia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.99 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#400552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sea eagle on dolphin left; magistrate name below eagle’s wings, ΣINΩ in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
KAΛΛ[IA]
ΣΙΝΩ
Unabridged legend:
Kallia[...]
Σινώπη
Translation:
Kallia[...]
Sinope
Interesting fact
The Drachm - Kallia coin from Sinope (Paphlagonia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique design. One side of the coin features the image of a mythical creature called a Griffin, while the other side features the image of a woman, believed to be the goddess Artemis. This coin was minted during the reign of King Kallia, who ruled Sinope from 350 BC to 300 BC. The use of a Griffin on the coin was a symbol of protection and strength, as it was believed to be a powerful and fierce creature. The image of Artemis on the other side of the coin was a nod to the goddess of the hunt and the moon, who was revered in ancient Greece. The coin's unique design and the materials used to make it have made it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
