Didrachm

€1.00
IssuerHimera
Year440 BC - 425 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (10)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight8.68 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Jameson#610, AMB Basel#303
Obverse descriptionNude youth, preparing to spring off a horse galloping to left, holding the horse`s mane with his right hand and a goad with his left, his entire body on the left side of the horse; in the exergue, ΙΜΕΡΑΙΟΝ retrograde
Obverse scriptGreek (retrograde)
Obverse letteringΙΜΕΡΑΙΟΝ
Reverse descriptionThe nymph Himera, wearing a long chiton and himation, standing facing, turned slightly to the left, holding phiale in her right hand and raising her left; at her feet to left, flaming altar; above left, barley grain; at her feet to right, kerykeion entwined with a taenia; in the exergue, ΣΟΤΕΡ retrograde
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣΟΤΕΡ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (440 BC - 425 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1831701590
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