Didrachm

€394,569.00
IssuerVelia
Year350 BC - 281 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyPhocaean/Campanian Drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.335 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1303, SNG ANS 2#1358-1359, Williams#406-408, BMC Gr/It#88, GCV#459
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet ornamented with galloping quadriga.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΦIΛΙΣTIΩNOΣ
Reverse descriptionLion standing left, tearing at prey; above, Nike flying left.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΦI YEΛHTΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (350 BC - 281 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2920082670
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