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Hemidrachm 400 BC - 360 BC
| Silver | 2.66 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kierion (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 360 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.66 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The nymph Arne kneeling to right on one knee, her head turned back to left, wearing drapery that leaves her nude to the waist, playing with knucklebones thrown from her right hand, held downwards behind her, and resting her left arm on her left knee
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΙΕ ΡΙΑΙ ΟΝ ΑΡΝΑ
Comment
Traité II, 4, 510 and pl. CCLXXXIX, 23; Pozzi 1196.
Only 3 specimens known.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Kierion (Thessaly) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC. Its name "Hemidrachm" means "half drachma" and it was valued at half the weight of a standard drachma coin. Despite its relatively small value, the Hemidrachm was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (400 BC - 360 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Hemidrachm (400 BC - 360 BC) coin.
