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Hemidrachm 32 BC - 30 BC
| Silver | 2.03 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kragos (Lycia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 32 BC - 30 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.03 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#188391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Lyre in the centre with the ethnic around, all within incuse square
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΛΥΚΙΩΝ
KP
ΑΓ
Translation:
Lycia
Kragos
Comment
Troxell 102Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Kragos (Lycia) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded king, possibly King Kragos, wearing a Persian-style crown, while the reverse side shows a Greek-style owl perched on a branch. This fusion of design elements reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Hellenistic period, when Greek cities and kingdoms were influenced by the expanding Persian Empire.