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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hemidrachm - Maryas 330 BC - 300 BC
| Silver | 1.45 g | 11.0 mm |
| Issuer | Lebedos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | ½ Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 11.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#180183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Owl standing right, head facing. To right, ship’s prow
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΜΑΡΣΥΑΣ
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Lebedos (Ionia) featuring Maryas (330 BC - 300 BC) is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time when ancient civilizations were starting to transition from bartering to using coins as a medium of exchange. This coin, made of silver and weighing 1.45g, would have been a valuable and widely accepted form of payment for goods and services in the region.
