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Hemidrachm - Anaxikles 350 BC - 325 BC
| Silver | 2.45 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Abydos (Troad) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 325 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.45 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#423949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left with wings closed; before to left, kantharos; in field to right, ivy leaf.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΒΥ
ΑΝΑΞΙΚΛΗΣ
Comment
BMC 12 var. (no ivy leaf).
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm - Anaxikles coin features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded Persian king, possibly Anaxikles himself, wearing a Persian crown and a cloak, while the reverse side features a Greek-style owl perched on a branch, surrounded by a Greek inscription. This fusion of design elements reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Hellenistic period, when Greek and Persian cultures came into contact with each other.
