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Hemidrachm Patrai 195 BC - 188 BC
| Silver | 2.44 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Achaean League (Achaia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Achaean League (280 BC - 146 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 195 BC - 188 BC |
| Value | ½ Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.44 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Achaian League monogram, monogram to the right, a trident facing left below it and all within laurel wreath
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features the image of a helmeted head of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war, while the reverse depicts a galley, which was a type of warship used by the ancient Greeks. The inclusion of these symbols suggests that the coin was used as a means of payment for military expenses during the period of the Achaean League.
