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Are there any silver ancient coins other than dekadrachms that weigh more than 17g?


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Here's an ancient chunk of silver, a dishekel, circa 401-365 BC, from Sidon.

26.0 grams

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And this coin from Thrace:

Thrace, Abdera, octodrachm, period II 520-492 BC.

Spencer-Chruchill 96  

29.3 grams

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