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© Nomos AG
Hemidrachm 450 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 3.05 g | - |
| Issuer | Pharsalos (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 450 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#171209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse’s head to right and all within shallow incuse
Script: Greek
Lettering: Φ ΑR
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Pharsalos (Thessaly) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the 5th century BC. Its name "Hemidrachm" means "half drachma" and it was worth half of a standard drachma, which was the usual unit of currency at that time. This coin was made of silver and weighed around 3.05 grams, making it a valuable and practical form of currency for everyday transactions.
