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Hemidrachm 386 BC - 309 BC
| Silver | 2.40 g | 12.0 mm |
| Issuer | Cherronesos (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 386 BC - 309 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.40 g |
| Diameter | 12.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#186787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters. Pellet in one sunken quarter and tailed pellet (comet?) in the other
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Cherronesos (Thrace) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state of Cherronesos, located in the region of Thrace, which is now modern-day Greece. The coin was made of silver and weighed 2.40 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the Hemidrachm was an important coin in the ancient Greek world, as it was used for everyday transactions and was a symbol of the city-state's wealth and power.
