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Hemidrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes Tarsos 298 BC - 295 BC
| Silver | 2.00 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 298 BC - 295 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.00 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Poseidon Pelagaios standing left, preparing to throw trident; A to left, AI monogram in circle to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin was used as a form of currency during the reign of Demetrius I Poliorcetes, who was a king of the Kingdom of Macedonia in the 4th century BC. The coin was made of silver and weighed 2.00 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the Hemidrachm was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world. It's fascinating to think that this coin was used in everyday transactions over 2,000 years ago and has survived to this day as a piece of history!
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (298 BC - 295 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Hemidrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes (Tarsos) (298 BC - 295 BC) coin.
