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Hemidrachm 411 BC - 387 BC
| Silver | 2.42 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Prokonnesos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 411 BC - 387 BC |
| Value | 1 Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.42 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#401216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Oinochoe.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠΡΟ
ΚΟΝ
Comment
Thompson, Coinage 2.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Prokonnesos (Mysia) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded Persian king, while the reverse side shows a Greek goddess, likely Athena, with a crescent moon and stars surrounding her. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the complex history of the region, which was ruled by the Persian Empire at the time but had also been influenced by Greek culture.
