Hemidrachm

€317,297.00
IssuerPelinna
Year460 BC - 440 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemidrachm (1/2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight2.6 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCD Thessaly II#509.1, HGC 4#266
Obverse descriptionThessalos to right, petasos on his back, two ends of his chlamys just showing below, his body obscured by the forepart of a bull leaping right, holding a band with both hands around the forehead of the animal; all within a border of dots.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBridled forepart of horse right, in incuse square.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΠΕΛIΝ
(Translation: Pelinnaic issues)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (460 BC - 440 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4680999520
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