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Hemidrachm - Leucon I Panticapaeum 370 BC - 355 BC
| Silver | 2.62 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Leukon I (Λευκὼν) (389 BC - 349 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 370 BC - 355 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.62 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#385208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion walking right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠANTI
Comment
Anokhin (1986)# 100.Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin , which features Leucon I (Panticapaeum) from the Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos), is a rare example of a coin that was minted using a unique blend of metals. Analysis of the coin's composition has revealed that it contains a mix of silver, copper, and gold, which was a unusual practice for coins of that time period. This blend of metals not only gives the coin its distinctive appearance but also highlights the advanced metallurgical skills of the ancient civilization that produced it.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (370 BC - 355 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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