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Hemidrachm - Tolmaios Hypata 40 BC - 30 BC
| Silver | 2.32 g | - |
| Issuer | Ainianes (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 40 BC - 30 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.32 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The hero Phemios, nude but for a belt holding a short sword in a scabbard and a chlamys draped over his shoulders and his left arm, standing left, facing front with his head turned to right, hurling a javelin with his right hand and holding his petasos, as if it were a small shield, with his left. To right, monogram of ΑΓ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΙΝΙΑΝ ΩΝ
ΑΓ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a mythical creature called the "Tolmaios" on one side, which is a symbol of the city of Ainianes (Thessaly) where the coin was minted.
