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Hemidrachm 408 BC - 390 BC
| Silver | 1.81 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 | 1.81 g |
| Diameter | 11.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#426485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rose; in lower left field, Ρ.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Ρ
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Rhodes, made of silver and weighing 1.81g, is interesting because it features a unique design on its obverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a deity or a monarch, it bears the image of a rose, which was the symbol of the island of Rhodes. This design choice was likely meant to promote the island's reputation for its beautiful roses and to highlight the coin's connection to the natural world.
