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¼ Drachm Masicytes 27 BC - 20 BC
Silver | 0.75 g | 11.5 mm |
Issuer | Koinon of Lycia (Lycia et Pamphylia) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 27 BC - 20 BC |
Value | 1⁄4 Drachm (¼) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 0.75 g |
Diameter | 11.5 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-06 |
Numista | N#378595 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Quiver of arrows within incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
M A
M Y
Unabridged legend: Μύρα
Translation: Myra-Masicytes
Comment
Reference: Troxell 130-141 for several variantsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Roman influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a Lycian satyr, a mythical creature with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a goat, which was a common motif in ancient Lycian art. The reverse side, on the other hand, features the image of a Roman imperial eagle, indicating the coin's connection to the Roman Empire. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region and the coin's place in the broader context of ancient trade and commerce.