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© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Hemidrachm 457 BC - 446 BC
| Silver | 2.63 g | 14.0 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Coinage of Phokis |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 457 BC - 446 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.63 g |
| Diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#177768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Ethnic clockwise, head of Aphrodite (or Artemis) right within incuse square.
Lettering: Φ Ο Κ Ι
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Federal Coinage of Phokis was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the region of Phokis, and its design featured the image of a mythical creature called the "Chimera." The Chimera was a creature with the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent, and it was said to be a powerful and fierce creature. The inclusion of the Chimera on the coin may have been meant to symbolize the strength and power of the Phokian Confederation.
