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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hemidrachm 520 BC - 500 BC
| Silver | 2.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Tenos (Cyclades) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 520 BC - 500 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#146183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rough incuse square
Comment
Artemis-Gyselen class 2; Traité 1925 and pl. LXI, 14 (same reverse punch).
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Tenos (Cyclades) features a unique design on its obverse side, which depicts a lion's head with its mouth open, surrounded by a circular border. This design was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage, but the specific depiction of the lion's head on this coin is quite rare and distinctive. It's believed that the lion's head symbolized the power and strength of the city-state of Tenos, which was known for its rich agricultural land and strategic location in the Aegean Sea.
