Trihemiobol - Archepolis (459 BC) front Trihemiobol - Archepolis (459 BC) back
Trihemiobol - Archepolis (459 BC) photo
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Trihemiobol - Archepolis 459 BC

459 BC year
Silver 1.03 g 8.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Magnesia ad Meandrum (Ionia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
459 BC
Value
Trihemiobol (¼)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.03 g
Diameter
8.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#186252
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of an eagle to left, shown horizontally across a lozenge-shaped incuse square bordered by dots

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΜ

Interesting fact

The Trihemiobol - Archepolis (459 BC) coin features a unique design on its obverse side, which includes a facing head of a bearded man, believed to be a representation of the Greek god Hermes, who was revered as the protector of the city of Magnesia ad Meandrum. This design is quite rare and sets the coin apart from other coins of its time.