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Hemidrachm Tegea 100 BC - 75 BC
| Silver | 2.32 g | - |
| Issuer | Achaean League (Achaia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 75 BC |
| Value | ½ Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.32 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#434582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Achaian League monogram; above, monogram of ΘΗ; to left, Τ; to right, Ε; all within laurel wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΘΗ
T E
Comment
Clerk 226.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin was used as a form of currency in the Achaean League, a confederation of cities in ancient Greece, during the 2nd century BC. The coin's design features the image of a mythical creature called the "Triton," which is a half-human, half-fish creature that was believed to inhabit the sea. The Triton is depicted on the coin holding a trident, which was a symbol of power and authority in ancient Greece. The inclusion of the Triton on the coin may have been meant to represent the league's connection to the sea and its maritime power.
