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Hemidrachm 430 BC
430 BC year| Silver | 2.69 g | - |
| Issuer | Phlious (Phliasia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 430 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.69 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#143503 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large Φ, with central pellet, in dotted square with pellet in each corner. All within incuse square
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Phlious (Phliasia) is interesting because it features a unique combination of symbols on its obverse side, including a helmeted head of Athena, a griffin, and a rose. This combination of symbols suggests that the coin may have been used as a form of currency in a specific trade or commercial context, and its design may have been meant to convey the importance of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war, in the region's culture and economy.
