Hemidrachm

€170,839.00
IssuerThebai
Year302 BC - 286 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemidrachm (1/2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight2.62 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG Copenhagen#259, BCD Thessaly I#1347, BMC Greek#1
Obverse descriptionHead of Demeter to right, wearing grain wreath and veil
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionProtesilaos, wearing crested helmet and armor, and holding shield in his left hand and sword in his right, advancing to right over waves of the sea on the shore. Behind him to the left, the prow of a galley
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΘΗΒΑΙΩΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (302 BC - 286 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5703426030
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