Hemidrachm (520 BC - 500 BC) front Hemidrachm (520 BC - 500 BC) back
Hemidrachm (520 BC - 500 BC) photo
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Hemidrachm 520 BC - 500 BC

 
Silver 2.43 g -
Description
Issuer
Tenos (Cyclades)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
520 BC - 500 BC
Value
Hemidrachm (½)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.43 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#182193
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse square

Interesting fact

The Hemidrachm coin from Tenos (Cyclades) features a unique design on its obverse side, which includes a facing head of a bearded man, believed to be a representation of the Greek god Poseidon. This design is quite rare and sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era.