Hemidrachm (400 BC - 300 BC) front Hemidrachm (400 BC - 300 BC) back
Hemidrachm (400 BC - 300 BC) photo
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Hemidrachm 400 BC - 300 BC

 
Silver 3.01 g 17.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Nisyros (Carian Islands)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 300 BC
Value
Hemidrachm (½)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.01 g
Diameter
17.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#151208
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Rose with a rose bud on each side and the initials of the city split by it.

Script: Greek

Lettering: N I

Comment

Traitè pl. CXLVIII, 8.

Interesting fact

The Hemidrachm coin from Nisyros features a unique design on its obverse side, depicting the head of the Greek goddess Athena wearing a crested helmet and a necklace. This design was not commonly found on other coins of the same era, making it a distinctive feature of the Nisyros Hemidrachm.