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Hemidrachm Messene 175 BC - 168 BC
| Silver | 2.27 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Achaean League (Achaia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Achaean League (280 BC - 146 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175 BC - 168 BC |
| Value | ½ Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.27 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
ΑΧ monogram with ΑΧΡ monogram above, Μ below and all within wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΧΡ
ΑΧ
Μ
Comment
Clerk 297 (Megalopolis).
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from the Achaean League (Achaia) was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and political significance in ancient Greece. The coin features an image of a mythical creature called the "triton," which is a half-human, half-fish creature that was believed to be a symbol of the sea god Poseidon. The triton image on the coin was meant to signify the league's maritime power and influence.
