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Hemidrachm 530 BC - 510 BC
| Silver | 1.89 g | 11.0 mm |
| Issuer | Delos (Cyclades) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 530 BC - 510 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.89 g |
| Diameter | 11.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#145769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Delos features a unique design on its obverse side, which includes a portrait of a siren, a mythical creature with the body of a bird and the face of a woman. This design was used to symbolize the island's maritime trade and its connection to the sea. The siren image on the coin has been interpreted as a representation of the dangerous sea journey that traders and travelers had to undertake to reach the island, and the coin's design has been seen as a warning to those who dared to venture into the treacherous waters surrounding Delos.
