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Hemidrachm 370 BC
370 BC year| Silver | 3.10 g | 13.0 mm |
| Issuer | Aegina |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 370 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Aeginetic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.10 g |
| Diameter | 13.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#139965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Incuse skew pattern without any symbols or letters.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Aegina was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to half a drachma. It was made of silver and weighed 3.10 grams. Despite its small size, it was a valuable coin and was widely used in trade and commerce. In fact, the Hemidrachm was so valuable that it was often used as a standard unit of exchange in ancient Greece, and its value was used to measure the value of other goods and services.
