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Hemidrachm 338 BC - 317 BC
| Silver | 1.66 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Akragas (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 338 BC - 317 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (5⁄2) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.66 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#396556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Free horse prancing to right on groundline; above, star of eight rays.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Akragas (Sicily) was used as a form of currency during the Hellenistic period, and its design features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a mythical creature called a gorgoneion on the other. The gorgoneion is a symbol of the Gorgon Medusa, and it was believed to have the power to protect the coin's owner from harm. This coin is a rare example of a silver Hemidrachm from this time period and region, and it provides valuable insight into the cultural and economic practices of ancient Greece.
