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Hemidrachm Corinth 160 BC - 146 BC
| Silver | 2.40 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Achaean League (Achaia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Achaean League (280 BC - 146 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 160 BC - 146 BC |
| Value | ½ Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.40 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Monogram of the Achaian League, above the Pegasos flying right above ΠΑ monogram and all within laurel wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΑ
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin was used as a form of currency in the Achaean League, a confederation of city-states in ancient Greece, during the 2nd century BC. The coin's design features the image of a Pegasus, a mythical winged horse, on one side, and the profile of a bearded man on the other. The Pegasus image was a symbol of the city of Corinth, where the coin was minted. The coin's unique design and the story behind it make it an interesting piece of history for collectors and historians alike.
