Didrachm

€384,489.00
IssuerVelia
Year340 BC - 334 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyPhocaean/Campanian Drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.55 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Kleudorus
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1291, SNG Ashmolean#1249, Williams#311-313
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena to left, wearing Phrygian helmet decorated with centauress on bowl and scroll on neck guard; behind neck guard, monogram of ΚΛΕΥ.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLion standing left with right foreleg raised; above, Φ; below, monogram of ΚΛΕΥ.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringYEΛΗΤΩΝ Φ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (340 BC - 334 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2062546850
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