Hemidrachm (30 BC - 27 BC) front Hemidrachm (30 BC - 27 BC) back
Hemidrachm (30 BC - 27 BC) photo
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Hemidrachm 30 BC - 27 BC

 
Silver 1 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Lycian league
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
30 BC - 27 BC
Value
Hemidrachm (½)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
1 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#366366
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Lyre; filleted palm branch to left.

Script: Greek

Lettering: M-A

Interesting fact

The Lycian League, which issued this coin, was a confederation of cities in the ancient region of Lycia in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). The league was unique in that it was a democratic union of cities, with each city having a vote in the league's decision-making process. This coin, the Hemidrachm, was likely used for everyday transactions and trade within the league's territory.