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Hemidrachm 350 BC - 240 BC
| Silver | 2.78 g | 14.0 mm |
| Issuer | Methymna (Lesbos) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 240 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.78 g |
| Diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#179393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Kithara. Δ to lower right and all within dotted square.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Δ
Comment
Franke, Münzprägung 13.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Methymna (Lesbos) features a unique design on its obverse side, which depicts a facing head of the nymph Methymna, who was the mythological eponym of the city of Methymna. This design is quite rare and only appears on a few other coins from the same time period.
