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Hemidrachm Stratos 420 BC
420 BC year| Silver | 2.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Akarnanian Confederacy |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 420 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#182129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
F (retrograde) in a shallow incuse square
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm (Stratos) coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the Akarnanian Confederacy, and its design features a unique combination of symbols and imagery. On one side of the coin, there is an image of a helmeted warrior, while on the other side, there is an image of a griffin, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. This coin was minted in 420 BC and was made of silver, weighing 2.45 grams. The use of a griffin on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the strength and protection of the Akarnanian Confederacy, as griffins were often associated with guardianship and protection in ancient Greek mythology.