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Ancient Greece 426-395BC Kantharos Boeotia Thebes AR Hemidrachm Extra Fine (EF40)
Ancient Greece 426-395BC Kantharos Boeotia Thebes AR Hemidrachm Extra Fine (EF40)
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Ancient Greece 426-395BC Kantharos Boeotia Thebes AR Hemidrachm Extra Fine (EF-40)
The kantharos hemidrachm was a silver coin from the city of Thebes in Boeotia, minted between 426 and 395 BCE. Named after the kantharos, a two-handled drinking cup featured on its design, the coin symbolized Dionysian culture, as the kantharos was often associated with Dionysus, the god of wine and festivity. On one side, the coin typically bore the kantharos image, while the other side displayed the Boeotian shield, a common symbol representing Theban military strength and regional pride. This hemidrachm (half a drachma) served as a medium for everyday transactions and reinforced Theban identity. It highlights the fusion of civic pride, religious symbolism, and artistry in the coinage of ancient Greek city-states.
Obverse: Boeotian Shield
Reverse: Kantharos, with a club above, and ?E-BH flanking the base.
Specifications:
Issuer: Thebes
Composition: Silver
Weight: 2.66 g
Mint: Thebes, Boeotia (modern day Greece)
The kantharos hemidrachm was a silver coin from the city of Thebes in Boeotia, minted between 426 and 395 BCE. Named after the kantharos, a two-handled drinking cup featured on its design, the coin symbolized Dionysian culture, as the kantharos was often associated with Dionysus, the god of wine and festivity. On one side, the coin typically bore the kantharos image, while the other side displayed the Boeotian shield, a common symbol representing Theban military strength and regional pride. This hemidrachm (half a drachma) served as a medium for everyday transactions and reinforced Theban identity. It highlights the fusion of civic pride, religious symbolism, and artistry in the coinage of ancient Greek city-states.
Obverse: Boeotian Shield
Reverse: Kantharos, with a club above, and ?E-BH flanking the base.
Specifications:
Issuer: Thebes
Composition: Silver
Weight: 2.66 g
Mint: Thebes, Boeotia (modern day Greece)
