Didrachm

Issuer Velia
Year 305 BC - 290 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Didrachm (2)
Currency Phocaean/Campanian Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 7.45 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1305, SNG ANS 2#1363-1365, Williams#411-423
Obverse description Head of Athena left, wearing Phrygian helmet decorated with griffin; behind neck guard Ο.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering Ο
Reverse description Lion standing right, tearing at prey; above grasshopper.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering Φ I YEΛHTΩN
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (305 BC - 290 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 8844597190
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