© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Hemidrachm 386 BC - 338 BC
| Silver | 2.4 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Cherronesos (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 386 BC - 338 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#390928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square with two raised and two sunken squares; pellet and I in one quarter, grain ear in another.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Cherronesos (Thrace) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the region of Thrace. The coin's design features the image of a mythical creature called a Griffin, which is a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. The Griffin was a symbol of protection and guardianship in ancient Greek mythology, and its presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of the coin's value being protected or guaranteed by the issuing authority.
