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Hemidrachm Argos 195 BC - 188 BC
| Silver | 2.43 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Achaean League (Achaia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Achaean League (280 BC - 146 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 195 BC - 188 BC |
| Value | ½ Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.43 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Monogram of the Achaian League with the pilei of the Dioskouroi flanking, monogram above, forepart of a wolf facing right below and all within wreath
Script: Greek
Comment
Clerk 139.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin was used as a form of currency in the Achaean League, a confederation of cities in ancient Greece, during the 2nd century BC. The coin's design features the image of a mythical creature called the "Achaean Lion," which was a symbol of the league's strength and unity. The coin's silver content and intricate design made it a valuable and highly sought-after form of currency in the region.
