© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Hemidrachm 420 BC - 403 BC
| Silver | 1.96 g | 14.0 mm |
| Issuer | Naxos (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 420 BC - 403 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (5⁄2) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.96 g |
| Diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#186077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bearded Silen kneeling, facing, his torso turned slightly to left and his head turned to right. He is holding a kantharos in his raised left hand and a thyrsos with his right, resting near his right knee
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΝΑΞΙ ΟΝ
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Naxos (Sicily) was used as a form of currency during the ancient Greek colonization of Sicily. It features an image of a lion's head on one side and an eagle's head on the other, symbolizing the power and strength of the city-state of Naxos. Despite its small size, the coin was widely accepted as a medium of exchange throughout the ancient Greek world, highlighting the importance of Naxos as a commercial and economic center during that time.
