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© Nomos AG
Hemidrachm 302 BC - 286 BC
| Silver | 2.62 g | - |
| Issuer | Thebai (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 302 BC - 286 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.62 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Protesilaos, wearing crested helmet and armor, and holding shield in his left hand and sword in his right, advancing to right over waves of the sea on the shore. Behind him to the left, the prow of a galley
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘΗΒΑΙΩΝ
Comment
Moustaka pl 11, 92.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Thebai (Thessaly) was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic significance in ancient Greece. The coin features an image of the mythical creature, the Chimera, on one side and the profile of a helmeted warrior on the other. The Chimera was a symbol of the power and strength of the city-state of Thebai, and the warrior represented the military prowess of the city's army. The coin's design was meant to convey the message that Thebai was a force to be reckoned with, both economically and militarily.
