Drachma The DRACHMA is different, it was a Greek coin which the Roman DENARIUS (translated unfortunately "penny" cf11\ul Rev 6:6, a laborer's daily wages Matthew 20:2-9) superseded: Luke 15:8-9, "PIECE OF SILVER," Greek drachmee. I (See tid=2888) The "penny," denarius, in metal was equivalent to 7 1/2 pence, but could purchase more than our shilling.