© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hemidrachm - Deiklos 330 BC - 300 BC
| Silver | 3.00 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Lebedos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | ½ Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.00 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#180181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Owl standing right, head facing. ΔHIKOΣ to left, prow to right
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔHIKOΣ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hemidrachm - Deiklos coin from Lebedos (Ionia) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded Persian king, possibly Deiklos himself, wearing a Persian-style crown and a long, flowing beard. The reverse side of the coin, on the other hand, features a traditional Greek design element - a nude Apollo standing on a stepped platform, playing a lyre. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region during the Hellenistic period, where Greek city-states like Lebedos were under Persian rule.
