© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hemidrachm Kleitor 480 BC - 470 BC
| Silver | 2.94 g | 13.0 mm |
| Issuer | Arcadian League (Arkadia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 480 BC - 470 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.94 g |
| Diameter | 13.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Kallisto facing left, wearing a tainia and within incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Α Ρ
Comment
BMC 10, pl. 31, 15.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm (Kleitor) coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the Arcadian League, and its design featured the image of a horse on one side and a lyre on the other. This coin was unique in that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material, and it was also relatively small in size, weighing only 2.94 grams. Despite its small size, the Hemidrachm (Kleitor) coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout ancient Greece, and it remains a popular collector's item today.
