Didrachm

€451,553.00
IssuerKamarina
Year415 BC - 405 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (10)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight8.55 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Euainetos
In circulation to
Reference(s) Westermark&Jenkins#162 , SNG Lloyd#876 , Hunterian#5 , Kraay&Hirm#152 , Dewing#579 , Gillet#373
Obverse descriptionBust of young river-god Hipparis, facing three-quarters left, with horns on forehead and hair in long loose curls; a fish downwards on either side. On neck, signature EYAI. The whole within border of stylised waves.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringEYAI
Reverse descriptionThe nymph Camarina, with head left, dressed in low-necked chiton leaving the breast partly bare and with crossed legs, riding on swan left over curved waves. She clasps with left hand the swan’s neck while right holds billowing chiton. In right field, fish amid waves.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringKAMARINA
Edge
Mint
MintageND (415 BC - 405 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2801606880
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