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Gold Drachm 395 BC
395 BC year| Gold | 6.11 g | - |
| Issuer | Thebes (Boeotia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 395 BC |
| Value | Gold Drachm (10) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.11 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#146270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The infant Herakles, nude, seated facing and holding a coiling serpent by the neck in each hand. Above, a club to the left
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘΕ
Comment
Unpublished and possibly unique.Interesting fact
The Gold Drachm (395 BC) from Thebes (Boeotia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and is considered one of the earliest coins to be minted. It was made of gold and weighed around 6.11 grams, which was a significant amount of gold at the time. The coin features an image of a shield on one side and an image of a snake on the other, which were symbols of the city of Thebes. The coin was used for trade and commerce, and its value was based on the weight of the gold it contained. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact today, and it provides a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of ancient Greece.