Hemidrachm Megara

Features

Issuer Achaean League (Achaia)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 175 BC - 168 BC
Value ½ Drachm
Currency Second Achaean League - Drachm (280-146BC)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.27 g
Diameter 15.0 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
153352
References BCD Peloponnesos# 27.1
Alan S. Walker; 8-9 May 2006. Coins of Peloponnesos : The BCD Collection (Public auction 96). LHS Numismatics, Zürich, Switzerland.

Obverse

Laureate head of Zeus Amarios facing right

Reverse

Monogram of the Achaian League within wreath, lyre above and inscription across field

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΔΩ ΡΟ

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (175 BC - 168 BC) 

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