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© Nomos AG
Hemidrachm 360 BC - 350 BC
| Silver | 2.73 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Ainianes (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 360 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.73 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The hero Phemios, nude but for a belt holding a short sword in a scabbard and a chlamys draped over his shoulders and his left arm, standing left, facing front with his head turned to right, hurling a javelin with his right hand and holding his petasos, as if it were a small shield, with his left; on the ground line between his feet, sideways Φ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΙΝΙΑΝ
ΩΝ
Comment
Traité IV, 452, pl. CCLXXXVII, 15.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Ainianes (Thessaly) features a unique design on its obverse side, which depicts a horseman riding a horse in a galloping pose. This design is quite rare in ancient Greek coinage and signifies the importance of horse breeding and trading in the region during that time period.
