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Hemidrachm Elis 86 BC - 50 BC
| Silver | 2.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Achaean League (Achaia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 86 BC - 50 BC |
| Value | ½ Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.48 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#185130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Achaian League monogram, above, monogram of ΠΑΧΕ, to left, Ϝ, to right, Α and below, ΝΙ above thunderbolt. All within laurel wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠΑΧΕ
Ϝ
Α
ΝΙ
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 1st century BC. It was made of silver and weighed approximately 2.48 grams. Despite its small size, the coin was an important symbol of the league's economic and political power, and it was used in trade and commerce throughout the region.
