Didrachm

Issuer Velia
Year 300 BC - 280 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Didrachm (2)
Currency Phocaean/Campanian Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 7.51 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1309, SNG ANS 2#1379-1382, SNG Ashmolean#1351-1353, SNG Copenhagen#1578, Williams#470-489
Obverse description Head of Athena to right, wearing Attic helmet adorned with a wing
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΗ Φ
Reverse description Lion walking to right and above, ear of wheat
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ Φ Ι Π
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (300 BC - 280 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 2908792040
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