Didrachm

€432,322.00
IssuerVelia
Year300 BC - 280 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyPhocaean/Campanian Drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.48 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1299 , Williams#385 Gr/It, Hunterian#51 Ashmolean
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with long wreath and berries; swan`s head in front of crest-holder.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLion right; in exergue, bunch of grapes; above, ethnic.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringYEΛHTΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (300 BC - 280 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1480833890
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