Didrachm

€1.00
IssuerVelia
Year334 BC - 300 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyPhocaean/Campanian Drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.53 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Kleudorus
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1292 , Williams#314-317 2
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena to left, wearing Phrygian helmet decorated with centauress on bowl and scroll on neck guard; behind neck guard, monogram of ΚΛΕΥ.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLion, either left, tearing prey, or right, pulling down stag; either Θ above, monogram of ΚΛΕΥ below or ΦI below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringYEΛΗΤΩΝ ΦI
Edge
Mint
MintageND (334 BC - 300 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1317839860
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