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Hemidrachm 300 BC
300 BC year| Silver | 2.76 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Argos (Argolis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 300 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.76 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#144567 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Club facing left with a wreath around it
Comment
Traité III 656 (Tiryns); SNG Copenhagen –; McClean 6906 (Tiryns); Weber 4177 (Tiryns).
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Argos features a unique combination of symbols and imagery, including a depiction of the mythical creature known as the "Lernaean Hydra" on one side, and the profile of a bearded man on the other. The use of these symbols suggests that the coin may have been used as a form of propaganda to promote the city-state's military prowess and mythological heritage.
