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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hemidrachm Kleitor 460 BC - 450 BC
| Silver | 2.98 g | - |
| Issuer | Arcadian League (Arkadia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 460 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.98 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Kallisto to right, with profile eye, wearing a thin necklace and with her hair bound up at the back with a taenia
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑPΚΑΔΙΚΟ
Comment
Williams, Confederate, 151; BCD Peloponnesos (Kleitor) -.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm (Kleitor) coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the Arcadian League (Arkadia) during the 5th century BC. The coin features an image of a stag on the obverse side, which symbolizes strength, speed, and agility. The stag was also associated with the goddess Artemis, who was revered in Arcadia. The coin's design was meant to convey the league's values and ideals, such as courage, freedom, and independence.
