© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
Hemidrachm 357 BC - 320 BC
| Silver | 2.35 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Kardia (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 357 BC - 320 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.35 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#235162 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters, A above pellet and scallop shell in two of the quarters.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Kardia (Thrace) was used as a form of currency during the Hellenistic period, and its design featured the image of a mythical creature called the Griffin. The Griffin was a symbol of protection and strength, and its depiction on the coin was meant to convey the power and authority of the city-state that issued it.