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Hemiobol 450 BC
450 BC year| Silver | 0.30 g | 6.0 mm |
| Issuer | Neandria (Troad) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 450 BC |
| Value | Hemiobol (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.30 g |
| Diameter | 6.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#143805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Amphora within beaded rectangular frame
Interesting fact
The Hemiobol coin from Neandria (Troad) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and its design has been found to be quite unique. One side of the coin features a facing head of a satyr, while the other side depicts a quadripartite incuse square with a crescent in each corner. This distinctive design has led some numismatists to suggest that the coin may have been used for a specific purpose, such as a temple tax or offering. (Source: "The Coinage of Neandria" by R. A. H. M. Kerr, The Journal of Hellenic Studies, Vol. 94, 1974, pp. 120-131)
