Didrachm

Issuer Segesta (Sicily)
Year 455 BC - 440 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Didrachm (10)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 8.54 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Segesta#94-96 , Buceti#11 , SNG ANS 4#621 , de Luynes#1111 , Gillet#506 , McClean#2543 , HGC 2#1127 , Kraay&Hirm#198
Obverse description Hunting dog standing to left, wearing a collar and with his tail curled up over his back.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Diademed head of the nymph Aigeste to right, her hair bound up into a queue at the back and wearing a plain necklace.
Reverse script Greek, Greek (retrograde)
Reverse lettering ΣΕΓΕΣΤΑZΙΒ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (455 BC - 440 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 6302225740
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