Didrachm

€1.00
IssuerVelia
Year334 BC - 300 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyPhocaean/Campanian Drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.43 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Kleudorus
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1290, SNG ANS 2#1314-1316, SNG Ashmolean#1236, SNG Lloyd#522, Williams#300-310
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena to left, wearing an Attic helmet adorned with a griffin; behind her neck, monogram of ΚΛΕΥ.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLion walking to left with his right foreleg raised; above, Θ; below, monogram of ΚΛΕΥ.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringYEΛΗΤΩΝ Θ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (334 BC - 300 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8764633120
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