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Hemidrachm Corinth 195 BC - 188 BC
| Silver | 2.28 g | 13.0 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 | 2.28 g |
| Diameter | 13.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#153356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Monogram of the Achaian League, to left a koppa, below a monogram and all within laurel wreath
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Achaean League, which was a confederation of city-states in the northern Peloponnese region of Greece. The coin's design featured the image of a mythical creature called the "Achaean Lion," which was a symbol of the league's strength and unity. The coin was also adorned with an inscription that read "ΑΧΑΙΩΝ," which means "of the Achaeans" in ancient Greek. This coin was an important symbol of the league's economic and political power during its time.
