Didrachm

€387,154.00
IssuerVelia
Year305 BC - 290 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyPhocaean/Campanian Drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.42 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1312, McClean#1466, SNG ANS 2#1387-1390, Williams#499-514
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with a griffin; in left field, [monogram] and a sceptre (?).
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLion walking right; above, Φ – Ι and trident.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΦ – Ι ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (305 BC - 290 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1332929340
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