Didrachm - Pyrrhus

€390,805.00
IssuerLokroi Epizephyrioi
Year279 BC - 274 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight8.29 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kraay&Hirm#473, Jameson#1128, SNG Lloyd#657, BMC Greek#8
Obverse descriptionHead of Achilles left, wearing crested helmet ornamented with griffin; beneath neck truncation, [A].
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionThetis, veiled, seated left on a sea-horse swimming to right; she holds the shield of Achilles, adorned with a Gorgon head.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠYPPOY
Edge
Mint
MintageND (279 BC - 274 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4601020000
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