Obverse © ecirbaf (CC BY)
Obverse © ecirbaf (CC BY)
Hemidrachm 387 BC - 340 BC
| Silver | 1.96 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Kalchedon (Bithynia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 387 BC - 340 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.96 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#366503 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Three grain ears
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Kalchedon (Bithynia) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Kalchedon, which is now modern-day Istanbul, Turkey. The coin features an 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 strength in ancient Greek mythology, and its presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the power and prosperity of the city.
