Didrachm

€178,580.00
IssuerTenedos
Year550 BC - 490 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight8.94 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#8
Obverse descriptionJaniform head: on the left, bearded male face to left and on the right, female face to right. Both have archaic, almond-shaped facing eyes, both wear a stephane, both share a disc earring with a rosette pattern and a double-curved pendant and there is a necklace of pearls
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHelmeted and bearded male head to left, wearing pearl necklace. Above to left, inscription and all within incuse square
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Edge
Mint
MintageND (550 BC - 490 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6737633010
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