decadrachm

[ dek-uh-dram ]

noun

1. a silver coin of ancient Greece equal to 10 drachmas.

Word History and Origins

Origin of decadrachm¹

First recorded in 1855–60; deca- + drachm ²

Example Sentences

Athena decadrachm, for a seemingly outlandish $420,000.

From Time Magazine Archive

This collection includes a magnificent specimen of the famous Decadrachm, or Medallion of Syracuse: the extremely rare Fifty-shilling piece and other Coins of Cromwell; many fine Proofs and Pattern Pieces of great rarity and interest; also, some choice Cabinets, Numismatic works, &c. orders, however small, punctually attended to.

From Project Gutenberg

Here is a Syracusan decadrachm with the head of Persephone, which is at once rare, well preserved, and beautiful.

From Project Gutenberg

Here is a Syracusan decadrachm with the head of Persephone, which is at once rare, well preserved, and beautiful.

From Project Gutenberg