Didrachm

€1.00
IssuerHerakleia (Lucania)
Year281 BC - 278 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyAs
CompositionSilver
Weight6.415 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Gr/It#46, HN Italy#1407, GCV#396
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet ornamented with griffin.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringAΓΑΣΙΔΑΜ
Reverse descriptionHerakles, naked, standing left, resting on club and holding cornucopiae; to left, Nike flying to crown him.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringHPAKΛEIΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (281 BC - 278 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7542966230
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