{"product_id":"wc-5248-ancient-greece-426-395bc-kantharos-boeotia-thebes-ar-hemidrachm-extra-fine-ef-40","title":"Ancient Greece 426-395BC Kantharos Boeotia Thebes AR Hemidrachm Extra Fine (EF40)","description":"Ancient Greece 426-395BC Kantharos Boeotia Thebes AR Hemidrachm Extra Fine (EF-40) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe kantharos hemidrachm was a silver coin from the city of Thebes in Boeotia, minted between 426 and 395 BCE. Named after the \u003ci\u003ekantharos\u003c\/i\u003e, a two-handled drinking cup featured on its design, the coin symbolized Dionysian culture, as the \u003ci\u003ekantharos\u003c\/i\u003e was often associated with Dionysus, the god of wine and festivity. On one side, the coin typically bore the \u003ci\u003ekantharos\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObverse: Boeotian Shield \u003cbr\u003eReverse: Kantharos, with a club above, and ?E-BH flanking the base. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications: \u003cbr\u003eIssuer: Thebes \u003cbr\u003eComposition: Silver \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2.66 g \u003cbr\u003eMint: Thebes, Boeotia (modern day Greece)","brand":"Colonial Acres Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50549912568097,"sku":"AC-0003","price":297.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/1744\/7457\/files\/WC-5248.jpg?v=1731337796","url":"https:\/\/www.colonialacres.com\/products\/wc-5248-ancient-greece-426-395bc-kantharos-boeotia-thebes-ar-hemidrachm-extra-fine-ef-40","provider":"Colonial Acres Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}