Drachm - Poly[...] 150 BC - 100 BC

The Drachm - Poly[...] coin from Thessalian League (Thessaly) was used as a form of currency during the Hellenistic period, which was a time of significant cultural and economic exchange between different regions of the Mediterranean world. The coin's design features a portrait of the mythical creature, the Chimera, which was a symbol of the city of Thessaloniki. The Chimera was a creature with the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent, and it was said to have the power to breathe fire. The coin's design was meant to convey the power and strength of the city and its rulers.