Drachm, Greece (ancient)

Drachm, Greece (ancient), 281 BC - 278 BC obverse imageDrachm, Greece (ancient), 281 BC - 278 BC reverse image
Drachm coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Greece (ancient) flagGreece (ancient)
  • Years of Minting:
    281 BC - 278 BC
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round (irregular)
  • Technique:
    Hammered
  • Mint:
    Heraclea Lucaniae, Lucania, modern-day Policoro, Italy
Drachm Reference Price

Reference Price

$41.40-$427.50

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Drachm Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Owl standing right on olive branch, head facing front. To the right, a club and to the left,

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Three-quarter facing head of Athena, turned slightly to right, wearing triple crested helmet adorned with Skylla. To the left, ΦΙ

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

Drachm Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ΦΙ

Reverse:

ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΩΝ ΣΩΣΙ

Drachm Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver

Size

Drachm sizes
  • Weight:3.81 g
  • Diameter:n/a
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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