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LYCIA, Lycian League. Myra. 1st century BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 2.61 g, 12 h). Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. ΛΥΚΙΩΝ Kithara between Μ-Υ; in field to left, star; all within shallow incuse square. Troxell Period II, 31. Light porosity, otherwise, very fine.
Myra was one of the largest cities in south-central Lycia, deriving its wealth from its port located at Andriace at the mouth of the Myrus River. It later became the pricipal city of the district of Masicytus, and was a highly important center during Roman and Byzantine times.
Myra was one of the largest cities in south-central Lycia, deriving its wealth from its port located at Andriace at the mouth of the Myrus River. It later became the pricipal city of the district of Masicytus, and was a highly important center during Roman and Byzantine times.