Hemidrachm

Issuer Kyrene (Kyrenaica)
Year 500 BC - 480 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Hemidrachm (1/2)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 1.89 g
Diameter 11.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#– , SNG Copenhagen#
Obverse description Gorgoneion facing; above, silphium fruit, point upward
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Octopus with four legs spread to left and right; pellet on the left field
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (500 BC - 480 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 3735770140
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