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Hemidrachm 410 BC
410 BC year| Silver | 1.65 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Selinos (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 410 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (5⁄2) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#135211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Charioteer driving galloping quadriga towards the left. A selinon leaf above it.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣEΛINONTION
Comment
Rizzo pl. XXXIII, 7.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Selinos (Sicily) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and features the image of a dolphin on one side, which symbolizes the importance of the sea and maritime trade in the ancient Greek world.
