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Oktadrachm 490 BC
490 BC year| Silver | 28.88 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Abdera (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 490 BC |
| Value | Octadrachm (8) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.88 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#399871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Interesting fact
The Oktadrachm coin from Abdera (Thrace) was used as a means of payment for mercenaries and soldiers during the Peloponnesian War. It was a valuable and widely accepted currency due to its high silver content and standardized weight.
