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Hemidrachm 500 BC - 480 BC
| Silver | 1.72 g | 8.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyrene (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.72 g |
| Diameter | 8.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185782 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Silphium fruit (seed pod?) with point downwards. All within incuse square
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Kyrene was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state of Kyrene, which was located in present-day Libya. The coin features an image of a silphium plant on one side and a lyre on the other, which symbolized the city's wealth and cultural heritage. The use of this coin as currency in Kyrene during the 5th century BC is a testament to the city's economic and cultural significance during that time period.