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© ecirbaf (CC BY)
Æ18 71 BC - 36 BC
| Bronze | 4.4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Termessos (Lycia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 71 BC - 36 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#362184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Forepart of horse, left
Script: Greek
Lettering:
"Grec letter"
TEP
Translation: Termessos
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of a mythical creature called the "Lycan" on its reverse side. The Lycan is a half-human, half-wolf creature that was believed to roam the mountains of Lycia, and it's said to be the origin of the word "Lycanthropy," which means the ability to transform into a wolf-like creature. This coin is one of the few surviving examples of ancient coins that depict this mysterious creature.