Didrachm

€385,749.00
IssuerVelia
Year300 BC - 280 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)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1307, SNG Ashmolean#1341, BMC Greek#94, SNG ANS 2#1375-1378, SNG Lockett#565, SNG Munich 3#882, McClean#1459, Williams#441-462
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with a griffin springing right on the bowl; behind neck guard, A; below chin, [Φ].
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringA Φ
Reverse descriptionLion standing right; above, dolphin between I and Φ; YEΛHTΩN in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringI Φ YEΛHTΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (300 BC - 280 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1536471440
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