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Hemidrachm - 97th-100th Olympiad 392 BC - 380 BC
| Silver | 2.92 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Olympia (Elis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 392 BC - 380 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#177422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Thunderbolt. F A flanking and all within wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering: F A
Comment
Seltman, Temple pl. VIII, 20.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC. The coin's design features the image of a mythical creature called a Griffin, which is a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. The Griffin was a symbol of protection and strength in ancient Greek mythology, and its image on the coin was meant to convey the power and authority of the city of Olympia, where the coin was minted.
