Didrachm

€2.00
IssuerSegesta (Sicily)
Year455 BC - 440 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (10)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight8.14 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hurter Segesta#76 , SNG ANS 4#637 , McClean#2533 , HGC 2#1128 , Nanteuil#308
Obverse descriptionHead of bearded Dionysos to left, wearing ivy wreath; all within border of dots.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBunch of grapes; all within border of dots between two linear circles.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringNAXION
Edge
Mint
MintageND (510 BC - 493 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6829458520
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