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Hemidrachm Sikyon 195 BC - 188 BC
| Silver | 2.42 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 | 2.42 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
AX monogram with the letters Σ-I flanking, EY below and all within wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering:
Σ-Ι
ΕΥ
Comment
Clerk 109.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hemidrachm (Sikyon) coin from the Achaean League is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a helmeted head of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, while the reverse side features a depiction of a lion, which was a common motif in ancient Roman coinage. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the Achaean League, which was a confederation of Greek city-states that was formed in the 3rd century BC and later became a Roman province.
