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Hemidrachm 150 BC - 100 BC
| Silver | 2.05 g | - |
| Issuer | Thessalian League (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150 BC - 100 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.05 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#171377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear with her right hand and extending shield in her left. On top of Athena’s spear, is an owl standing right
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΘΕΣΣΑ
ΛΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Thessaly, and its design features a unique blend of Greek and non-Greek elements. On one side, the coin features the head of the nymph Thetis, while on the other side, it depicts a horseman riding a horse. This combination of a mythological figure and a real-life image was a common feature of ancient Greek coins, and it reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during that time period.
![Hemidrachm - Poly[...] 150 BC - 100 BC front](/storage/images/Hemidrachm-Poly_171351_1.webp)
![Hemidrachm - Poly[...] 150 BC - 100 BC back](/storage/images/Hemidrachm-Poly_171351_2.webp)
