Didrachm

€385,782.00
IssuerSelinos
Year455 BC - 440 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (10)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight8.71 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 4#707, HGC 2#1224, SNG Lloyd#1247
Obverse descriptionHerakles, nude, standing right, holding a club overhead in his right hand, preparing to strike the Cretan Bull, standing right in background, which he holds by a horn with his left hand. Inscription around all.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣ-Ε-ΛΙ-ИΟΤ-Ι-ΟИ
(Translation: Selinion)
Reverse descriptionThe river god Hypsas standing front, head to left, holding olive branch in his left hand and phiale in his right, from which he pours libation over serpent-entwined altar to left; to right, heron walking right with selinon leaf above.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringHYΨ-AΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (455 BC - 440 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7701026380
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