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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hemidrachm 500 BC - 480 BC
| Silver | 2.04 g | - |
| Issuer | Tanagra (Boeotia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.04 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#146666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Small square incuse with clockwise mill-sail pattern
Comment
Cf. BCD Boiotia 243 (Drachm); Head, Boeotia p. 12; BMC 4, pl. IX, 7.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hemidrachm coin from Tanagra (Boeotia) is that it features an image of a lion's head on one side and an incuse square on the other, which was a common design element in ancient Greek coinage. The lion's head symbolized the power and strength of the city-state, while the incuse square represented the authority and legitimacy of the coin's issuers. This coin was used as a means of exchange and trade in the ancient Greek world and is now considered a valuable collector's item.
