Didrachm

€1.00
IssuerSegesta (Sicily)
Year455 BC - 400 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDidrachm (10)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight8.39 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hurter Segesta#81 , SNG Lloyd#1170 , SNG Munich 5#845 , Kraay&Hirm#199 , de Luynes#1110 , McClean#2536 , HGC 2#1127
Obverse descriptionHound standing left.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of female right, hair in band, within linear circular border; ΣEΓEΣTAZIB in margin; all within shallow incuse circle.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣEΓEΣTAZIB
Edge
Mint
MintageND (455 BC - 400 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5709074320
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