© Artemide Aste
© Artemide Aste
Hemilitron 470 BC - 450 BC
| Silver | 0.33 g | 8.0 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 470 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Hemilitron (0.1) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.33 g |
| Diameter | 8.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#185804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female head right
Interesting fact
The Hemilitron coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Tarentum, which is now located in Calabria, Italy. The coin features an image of a mythical creature called a "Taras," which is a dolphin-like creature with a human head and torso. The Taras was said to have been founded by the city's legendary founder, Taras, who was believed to have been born from the sea. The coin's design is a nod to the city's mythical origins and its connection to the sea.
