Didrachm

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IssuerUncertain Bactrian city (Baktria)
Year246 BC - 238 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyDrachm (305-15BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight8.11 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Syros#43-45 , HGC 12#3 , SNG ANS 9#6
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena to right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl; monogram of Andragora (?) behind.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionOwl standing to right, head facing; behind, prow and grape bunch on vine with leaf, AΘE before.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringAΘE
Edge
Mint
MintageND (246 BC - 238 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3044232780
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