Athens Hemidrachm, -510 – -500
Information
Country
Athens
Athens
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hemidrachm
Year
-510 – -500
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.99
Diameter (mm)
12
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hemidrachm from Athens. Issued from -510 to -500. Struck in Silver. Measures 12 mm and weighs 1.99 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Athena facing right, wearing a crested Attic helmet. It is decorated with a small spiral on the bowl, round earring, and a pearl necklace.
- Reverse
- Head of Athena Ergane facing right, wearing a tainia with her hair falling in long plait and tied behind her neck. Inscription on the left, olive spray to lower right. All within incuse square.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (510 BC - 500 BC) | — |
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