© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Hemidrachm 350 BC - 325 BC
| Silver | 2.70 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Abydos (Troad) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 325 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.70 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#434857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right; crescent to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ABY
Comment
SNG Arikantürk -; SNG Ashmolean -; SNG Copenhagen -.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Abydos (Troad) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city of Abydos, which was located in the Troad region of Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). The coin features an image of a mythical creature called a Griffin, which was a symbol of protection and strength in ancient Greek mythology. The Griffin was often depicted as a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, and it was believed to have the power to protect treasure and wealth. The inclusion of the Griffin on the Hemidrachm coin may have been intended to convey the idea that the coin was a symbol of wealth and protection for those who used it.
