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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Semis Achilles right; Attic helmet; horse right; ΝΙΚΟΜΑΧΟΥ; monogram below horse
| Bronze | 2.54 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Koinon of Thessaly (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 117-138 |
| Value | 1 Semis = ½ Assarion |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.54 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse prancing right, with front left foot lifted. "ϹΤΡΑ" monogram below.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΝΙΚΟΜΑΧΟΥ
Unabridged legend: Νικομάχογ
Translation: Nikomachos
Comment
Magistrate: Ulpius Nikomachos (strategos)Further references: Burrer 151-155; Armand Valton 335; Schlosser 47; Mionnet Supp. III, 51.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Achilles, a legendary hero of Greek mythology, on one side, and a horse on the other. This suggests that the coin may have been used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, and that the people of Thessaly (Achaea) may have held Achilles in high esteem. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of bronze and weighs 2.54 grams suggests that it may have been used for everyday transactions, rather than being a rare or commemorative coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (117-138) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Semis (Achilles right; Attic helmet; horse right; ΝΙΚΟΜΑΧΟΥ; monogram below horse) (117-138) coin.
