Rome Roman provinces Achaea Myconos
Æ19 (ΜΥΚΟΝΙωΝ; Myconos) (100 BC - 294 AD) front Æ19 (ΜΥΚΟΝΙωΝ; Myconos) (100 BC - 294 AD) back
Æ19 (ΜΥΚΟΝΙωΝ; Myconos) (100 BC - 294 AD) photo
© Numismatic Museum, Athens
Æ19 (ΜΥΚΟΝΙωΝ; Myconos) (100 BC - 294 AD) front Æ19 (ΜΥΚΟΝΙωΝ; Myconos) (100 BC - 294 AD) back
© Numismatic Museum, Athens

Æ19 ΜΥΚΟΝΙωΝ; Myconos 100 BC - 294 AD

 
Bronze 8.71 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
 Myconos (Achaea)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 100 BC - 294 AD
Composition
 Bronze
Weight
 8.71 g
Diameter
 19 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-10
References
Numista
 N#404399
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Dionysus standing, holding thyrsus and cantharus.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΜΥΚΟΝΙωΝ

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features the head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side features a shield with the letters "MYK" (Myconos) and a dolphin, which was a symbol of the island.