Didrachm

€180,567.00
IssuerVelia
Year305 BC - 290 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyPhocaean/Campanian Drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.11 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1310, SNG ANS 2#1383, Williams#490-491, SNG Ashmolean#1357
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena facing right, wearing a crested Attic helmet decorated with a wreath and wing, above visor, Π and below, Φ
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLion advancing left and behind, a palm-tree between Φ-I
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringYEΛHTΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (305 BC - 290 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4496944470
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