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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hemidrachm 307 BC - 305 BC
| Silver | 1.55 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kephaloidion (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 307 BC - 305 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (5⁄2) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#153116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull butting left on tablet with AK monogram and inscription above
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΩΤΑΝ
Comment
Campana, Kephaloidion 1; Jenkins, Coinages, p. 97, 1.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Kephaloidion (Sicily) was minted during the reign of Agathocles, a Greek tyrant who ruled Syracuse and parts of Sicily in the 4th century BC. Agathocles was known for his military campaigns against Carthage, and the Hemidrachm coin was likely used to finance his military expeditions. The coin's design features the head of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a dolphin on the other, which symbolized the importance of the sea for the Greek city-states. Despite being minted over 2,000 years ago, many Hemidrachm coins have survived to this day and are highly prized by collectors for their historical significance and beauty.