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Hemidrachm 480 BC - 460 BC
| Silver | 2.92 g | - |
| Issuer | Thebes (Boeotia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 480 BC - 460 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#423788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Square incuse with clockwise mill-sail pattern and an archaic Θ in center.
Comment
Head, Boeotia p. 16-17, vii.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Thebes (Boeotia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the 5th century BC. Its name "Hemidrachm" means "half drachma" and it was valued at half the weight of a standard drachma coin. Despite its relatively small value, the Hemidrachm was widely used in trade and commerce, and many examples have been found in archaeological excavations throughout the Mediterranean region.
