The hemitetartemorion is a tiny Greek denomination worth half a tetartemorion - equivalent to 1/8th of an obol.
It weighs 0.09 grammes, and usually measures 3-5mm in diameter.
It was the smallest Greek denomination, and was equivalent to 1/48th of a days wage. It was very infrequently struck.
It weighs 0.09 grammes, and usually measures 3-5mm in diameter.
It was the smallest Greek denomination, and was equivalent to 1/48th of a days wage. It was very infrequently struck.
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Erythrai
An
AR
Hemitetartemorion
struck 520-480 BC
in
Erythrai
Obverse: Rosette or floral pattern with central pellet
Reverse: Five pellets within cruciform incuse
Diameter:
3 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 0.09 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 0.09 g
This is only provisionally attributed to Erythrai by SNG Kayhan (740), whereas SNG von Aulock classifies it as 'Uncertain Ionia'.
SNG Kayhan 740 (Erythrai?); SNG von Aulock 1807 (Uncertain Ionia)
