Hemidrachm

€1.00
IssuerNaxos (Sicily)
Year420 BC - 403 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemidrachm (5⁄2)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight1.96 g
Dimensions14.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Cahn Nax#128
Obverse descriptionHead of youthful Dionysos to left, wearing ivy wreath
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBearded Silen kneeling, facing, his torso turned slightly to left and his head turned to right. He is holding a kantharos in his raised left hand and a thyrsos with his right, resting near his right knee
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΝΑΞΙ ΟΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (420 BC - 403 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7837122420
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