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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hemidrachm 85 BC
85 BC year| Silver | 2.49 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Lakedaimon (Lakonia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 85 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.49 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#153351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Achaian League monogram, piloi of the Dioskouroi flanking, monogram above and below and all within wreath
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Lakedaimon (Lakonia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the region of Lakonia, during the 1st century BC.
