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Hemidrachm - 87th-90th Olympiad 432 BC - 420 BC
| Silver | 2.65 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Olympia (Elis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 432 BC - 420 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#177399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Thunderbolt, with volutes above and wings below. F-A across field and all within incuse circle
Script: Greek
Lettering: F A
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the 87th-90th Olympiad (432 BC - 420 BC). It was made of silver and weighed 2.65 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a Pegasus, a mythical winged horse, on one side, and the profile of a helmeted man on the other. The Pegasus image was a symbol of the city of Corinth, where the coin was minted. This coin was used for everyday transactions and was also used as a form of payment for athletes who participated in the ancient Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia, Greece.
