Didrachm

€1.00
IssuerVelia
Year300 BC - 280 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyPhocaean/Campanian Drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.61 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1301 , Williams#394-396 2, McClean#1470 1
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated on the bowl with Pegasus flying, a striding figure on the neck guard, and a dolphin within the strands of the crest.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLion standing right on ground line; YEΛHTΩN above, erased letter below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringYEΛHTΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (300 BC - 280 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1855981720
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