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© Nomos AG
Hemidrachm 408 BC - 390 BC
| Silver | 2.02 g | 11.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 408 BC - 390 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.02 g |
| Diameter | 11.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#426481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ρ / Ο on either side of rose flanked by two leaves; all within square incuse.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Ρ Ο
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Rhodes, made of silver and weighing 2.02g, is interesting because it features a unique design on its obverse side, showcasing a stag's head with a crescent moon and a star above it, symbolizing the island's rich wildlife and the importance of the moon and stars in navigation and agriculture.
