Didrachm

€271,537.00
IssuerVelia
Year300 BC - 280 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyPhocaean/Campanian Drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.3 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1306, SNG ANS 2#1366-1374, SNG Copenhagen#1580, SNG Lockett#566, BMC Gr/It#102, SNG Ashmolean#1330, McClean#1460, Williams#424-440, SNG Fitzwilliam#687, Jameson#392
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with griffin; Δ above visor, Φ before throat
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΔ Φ
Reverse descriptionLion standing right; above, pentagram between Φ and I; YEΛHTΩN in exergue
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΦ I YEΛHTΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (300 BC - 280 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7955160790
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