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Hemidrachm Kleitor 470 BC - 465 BC
| Silver | 2.92 g | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Arcadian League (Arkadia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 470 BC - 465 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Kallisto facing right, wearing a tainia, within incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Α Ρ Κ A
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 lyre on one side and an inscription on the other, which reads "KLEITOR" in ancient Greek. The lyre was a symbol of Apollo, the god of music, and the inscription refers to the city of Kleitor, which was one of the cities that made up the Arcadian League. The coin was made of silver and weighed approximately 2.92 grams. It's interesting to note that the Hemidrachm (Kleitor) coin was used as a form of currency during a time when ancient Greece was still using bartering as a means of exchange, and the use of coins as currency was still a relatively new concept.
