Hemidrachm 550 BC - 500 BC

The Hemidrachm coin from Ephesos (Ionia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and its design featured the image of a stag, which was a symbol of the city of Ephesos. The stag was depicted in a running pose, with its head turned backward, which was a unique feature of the coin. This design was used to represent the city's connection to the natural world and its association with the goddess Artemis, who was often depicted with stags. The use of the stag image on the coin also served as a way to promote the city's reputation as a center of trade and commerce.