Hemidrachm (357 BC - 338 BC) front Hemidrachm (357 BC - 338 BC) back
Hemidrachm (357 BC - 338 BC) photo
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Hemidrachm 357 BC - 338 BC

 
Silver 1.84 g 13.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Euboian League
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
357 BC - 338 BC
Value
Hemidrachm (½)
Currency
Attic drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.84 g
Diameter
13.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#188241
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head and neck of a cow to right, head facing and adorned with a fillet

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΕΥ

Interesting fact

The Hemidrachm coin from the Euboian League was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to half of a drachma, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.