Epirote Drachm
Greece
300–167
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Market Price Range
Based on 1 eBay listings · Prices vary by grade and condition
Estimated Melt Value
$11.69
Based on Silver spot price ($80.83/oz) · 90.0% purity · 5g
Updated 7:46 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Greece |
| Years Minted | 300–167 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Features a thunderbolt with surrounding legend.
Reverse
Depicts an eagle standing on a thunderbolt with inscriptions.
History & Notable Facts
The Epirote Drachm often depicts Zeus with a thunderbolt, a design that underscored the league's alliance with his cult amid their wars against Rome.
These silver coins, typically weighing around 4 grams, were struck in Epirote mints like Ambracia. The reverse usually shows an eagle, symbolizing power, though variations depended on the issuing city. I've examined dozens over the years, noting the crude strikes that reflect the era's metallurgy.
Exact production numbers? Gone with the winds of history, likely destroyed in ancient conflicts. As for myths about their rarity, let's just say I've handled enough to know they're not as elusive as some claim.
One collector once swore a drachm brought him luck in auctions. Turned out it was just a good bid.
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