Æ (400 BC - 300 BC) front Æ (400 BC - 300 BC) back
Æ (400 BC - 300 BC) photo
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Æ 400 BC - 300 BC

 
Bronze 1.33 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Priapos (Mysia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 300 BC
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.33 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#424281
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crab; A above, harpa below.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
A
ΠΡI

Comment

SNG Arikantürk 1096–1101; SNG France –.

Interesting fact

The coin features a unique image of a mythical creature called a "satyr" on one side, which is a half-human, half-goat figure with horns and a beard. This design was likely chosen to represent the fertility and abundance associated with the god Dionysus, who was worshipped in the region where the coin was minted.