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Hemidrachm 387 BC - 340 BC
| Silver | 1.87 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantion (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 387 BC - 340 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.87 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#329955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Head of trident
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state of Byzantion (now known as Istanbul) during the 4th century BC. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not worth half of a drachm, as its name might suggest. Instead, it was valued at 1/6 of a drachm, making it a relatively small denomination coin. This coin was used for everyday transactions and was an important part of the ancient Greek economy.
