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Hemidrachm 430 BC - 420 BC
| Silver | 2.35 g | 12.0 mm |
| Issuer | Phlious (Phliasia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 430 BC - 420 BC |
| Value | 1 Hemidrachm = ½ Drachme |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.35 g |
| Diameter | 12.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#143560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large Φ, with pelleted crossbar and in a dotted square. All within incuse square
Comment
BCD Peloponnesos 91 var. (pellets in corner of square); Traité III 716.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Phlious (Phliasia) features a unique combination of two different animal symbols on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side features a stag's head, while the reverse side features a dolphin. This combination of land and sea animals may have been intended to symbolize the connection between the land and sea and the importance of trade and commerce in the region.
