¼ Drachm (Masicytes) (27 BC - 20 BC) front ¼ Drachm (Masicytes) (27 BC - 20 BC) back
¼ Drachm (Masicytes) (27 BC - 20 BC) photo
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¼ Drachm Masicytes 27 BC - 20 BC

 
Silver 0.75 g 11.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Koinon of Lycia (Lycia et Pamphylia)
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
References
Numista
N#378595
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 variants

Interesting 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.