Æ17 (300 BC - 1 BC) front Æ17 (300 BC - 1 BC) back
Æ17 (300 BC - 1 BC) photo
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Æ17 300 BC - 1 BC

 
Bronze 3.39 g 17.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Mykonos (Cyclades)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
300 BC - 1 BC
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.39 g
Diameter
17.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#146099
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Grape bunch on vine with a barley grain to the left

Script: Greek

Lettering:
M Y
K O

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features a depiction of a horned god, possibly Dionysus, which was a common deity in ancient Greek mythology. The reverse (back) side of the coin features a quadripartite incuse, which means it has four equally spaced square indentations. This design was commonly used on ancient Greek coins to prevent counterfeiting. It's interesting to note that the coin was minted during the Hellenistic period, which was a time of significant cultural and economic change in the ancient Greek world. The use of bronze as the material for the coin also speaks to the resourcefulness and practicality of the ancient Greeks, who often used readily available materials for their currency.