Hemidrachm

€457,918.00
IssuerKyrene (Kyrenaica)
Year500 BC - 480 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemidrachm (1/2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight1.89 g
Dimensions11.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#– , SNG Copenhagen#
Obverse descriptionGorgoneion facing; above, silphium fruit, point upward
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionOctopus with four legs spread to left and right; pellet on the left field
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (500 BC - 480 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3735770140
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