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Hemidrachm 25 BC - 25 AD
| Silver | 1.56 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Stratonikeia (Caria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 25 BC - 25 AD |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.56 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#152465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm. Name of the magistrate above and all within incuse square
Script: Greek
Lettering: KΛAYΔIOC
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Stratonikeia (Caria) was minted during the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD), and it features an image of the goddess Roma on the obverse (front side) and a mythological scene on the reverse (back side). The coin was used as a means of payment and trade in the ancient Greek city of Stratonikeia, which was located in modern-day Turkey. Despite its small size, the Hemidrachm coin played an important role in the economy of the region and is now a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
