Didrachm

Issuer Velia
Year 350 BC - 281 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Didrachm (2)
Currency Phocaean/Campanian Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 7.335 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable 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 description Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet ornamented with galloping quadriga.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΦIΛΙΣTIΩNOΣ
Reverse description Lion standing left, tearing at prey; above, Nike flying left.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΦI YEΛHTΩN
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (350 BC - 281 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 2920082670
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