Didrachm

€1.00
IssuerSegesta (Sicily)
Year455 BC - 440 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (10)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight8.54 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable 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 descriptionHunting dog standing to left, wearing a collar and with his tail curled up over his back.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionDiademed head of the nymph Aigeste to right, her hair bound up into a queue at the back and wearing a plain necklace.
Reverse scriptGreek, Greek (retrograde)
Reverse letteringΣΕΓΕΣΤΑZΙΒ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (455 BC - 440 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6302225740
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