Hemidrachm - temp. Artaxerxes III / Darius III 350 BC - 334 BC
| Silver | 2 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Ionia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| King | Artaxerxes III Ochus (358 BC - 336 BC) Darius III Codomannus (336 BC - 330 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 334 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm (550-330 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#72110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two concentric squares with line jutting from bottom
Comment
(PROVINCIAL COIN WITH ROYAL TYPE - Greco-Asiatic Standard - series IV)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Persian and Ionian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Persian king Artaxerxes III/Darius III, while the reverse side features a representation of the Ionian goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Achaemenid Empire's rule over the Satrapy of Ionia.
