Didrachm

Issuer Segesta (Sicily)
Year 455 BC - 400 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Didrachm (10)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 8.39 g
Diameter 23.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation Variable 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 description Hound standing left.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Head of female right, hair in band, within linear circular border; ΣEΓEΣTAZIB in margin; all within shallow incuse circle.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΣEΓEΣTAZIB
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (455 BC - 400 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 5709074320
Additional information
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