Hemiobol (410 BC - 400 BC) front Hemiobol (410 BC - 400 BC) back
Hemiobol (410 BC - 400 BC) photo
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Hemiobol 410 BC - 400 BC

 
Silver 0.41 g 7 mm
Description
Issuer
Idyma (Caria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
410 BC - 400 BC
Value
Hemiobol (1⁄12)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.41 g
Diameter
7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#400611
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Grasshopper to right.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
[Ι]-Δ-Υ[Μ]
ΙΟΝ

Comment

Ashton, Beginning pl. 1, 8.

Interesting fact

The Hemiobol coin from Idyma (Caria) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city of Idyma, which is now modern-day Turkey.