Didrachm - Pixodarus Halikarnassus

€397,458.00
IssuerCaria, Achaemenid Satrapy of
Year340 BC - 335 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyDrachm (550-330 BCE)
CompositionSilver
Weight6.98 g
Dimensions17.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Online#1401, SNG Ashmolean#372, McClean#8524
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Apollo facing slightly right, drapery at neck.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionZeus Labraundos standing right, wearing chiton and himation wrapped around the left arm; holding labrys and flower-tipped sceptre; to left, wreath.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΠΙΞΩΔΑΡΟΥ
(Translation: Pixodarus)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (340 BC - 335 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6652544390
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