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Hemidrachm - Sokrates 320 BC - 310 BC
| Silver | 1.54 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Teos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 320 BC - 310 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.54 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Kantharos; magistrate name across fields.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΤΗΙ
ΣΩKP ATHΣ
Comment
Kinns 91.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm - Sokrates coin features an image of Socrates, a renowned Greek philosopher, on one side and an image of a grape vine on the other. This coin was minted during the time when Socrates was alive, making it a unique piece of history that connects us to the ancient Greek world.
