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Hemidrachm - Damas 125 BC - 88 BC
| Silver | 1.2 g | 12.0 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 125 BC - 88 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Rhodian plintophoric drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 12.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#192680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rose with bud to right and below to left, star. All within shallow incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΔΑΜΑΣ
P O
Translation:
Damas
Rhodes
Comment
"Plinthophoric" issue. See this article explaining the series https://www.cngcoins.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=417
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm - Damas coin from Rhodes, made of silver and weighing 1.2g, is interesting because it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a bearded Heracles (Hercules) wearing a lion's skin, while the reverse side depicts a seated Apollo with a lyre, surrounded by the Greek inscription "ΔΑΜΑΣ" (Damas). This fusion of Greek and Persian elements reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Hellenistic period, making the coin a valuable piece of history.
