Didrachm

€1.00
IssuerVelia (Lucania)
Year300 BC - 280 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyPhocaean/Campanian Drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.51 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1300 , Williams#386-393 , SNG ANS 2#1353 , SNG Ashmolean#1304 , SNG Copenhagen#1572
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena left or right, wearing helmet decorated with long wreath and berries; swan`s head in front of crest-holder.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLion standing right on ground line; below, N; in exergue, filleted thyrsos.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringYEΛHTΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (300 BC - 280 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5971651960
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