Didrachm

€195,453.00
IssuerVelia
Year340 BC - 334 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyPhocaean/Campanian Drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.62 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 2#1301, HN Italy#1284, Jameson#391
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena right, wearing crested helmet decorated with griffin; dolphins swimming downwards to each side, Θ behind neck-guard.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΘ
Reverse descriptionLion standing right, Θ between its legs; ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ Θ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (340 BC - 334 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2584364850
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