Didrachm

发行方 Velia
年份 400 BC - 350 BC
类型 Standard circulation coin
面值 Didrachm (2)
货币 Phocaean/Campanian Drachm
材质 Silver
重量 7.289 g
直径
厚度
形状 Round (irregular)
制作工艺 Hammered
方向
雕刻师 Kleudorus
流通至
参考资料 BMC Gr/It#71, GCV#455
正面描述 Head of Athena three-quarter face to left, wearing winged and crested Phrygian helmet.
正面文字 Greek
正面铭文 KΛEYΔΩPOY
背面描述 Lion standing left, tearing at prey.
背面文字 Greek
背面铭文 A YEΛHTΩN
边缘
铸币厂
铸造量 ND (400 BC - 350 BC) - -
Numisquare 编号 1983252660
附加信息

Historical Context: This silver Didrachm, issued by the Greek city of Velia in Magna Graecia between 400 and 350 BC, signifies a period of significant prosperity. Velia, a democracy, maintained a powerful presence in Southern Italy, known for its strategic location and intellectual heritage. This era saw Velia navigating complex political landscapes while continuing to issue coinage of exceptional quality, essential for its robust trade networks and economic stability in the western Greek world.

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