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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hemidrachm 500 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 2.66 g | 14.0 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Boeotian city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.66 g |
| Diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#152522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Amphora with the letters Δ-I on either side and all within incuse square
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin was used in ancient Greece during the 5th century BC and was equivalent to half a drachma, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The coin was made of silver and weighed around 2.66 grams, as . What's interesting is that the Hemidrachm coin was used in many different city-states across ancient Greece, and each city-state had its own unique design on the coin. This means that there are many different variations of the Hemidrachm coin, making it a popular collector's item for numismatists today.