Hemidrachm

€170,774.00
IssuerKrannon
Year460 BC - 400 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemidrachm (1/2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight2.93 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCD Thessaly I#1080, SNG Copenhagen#38
Obverse descriptionYouthful Hero (Thessalos) walking right, nude but for cloak and petasos tied over his shoulders, restraining the forepart of a bull rushing to right with a band held around the bull’s head
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΧΑ Ν
Reverse descriptionForepart of bridled horse to left and behind it a trident. All within incuse square
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΚ P Α
Edge
Mint
MintageND (460 BC - 400 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5458737730
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