Drachm

Issuer Knossos
Year 300 BC - 270 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Drachm (1)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 5.41 g
Diameter 19.0 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#26-27, SNG Copenhagen#374, SvoronosCr#70, SNG Lockett#2539, SNG Lockett#2540, Dewing#1987-1988, De Luynes#2334
Obverse description Head of Hera left, wearing ornamented stephanos, triple-pendant earring, and necklace.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Labyrinth in the centre. A on the left side of it and P on the right. Inscription below.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering KNΩΣI
(Translation: Knossos)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (300 BC - 270 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 3687946480
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