Didrachm

€420,039.00
IssuerVelia
Year305 BC - 290 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyPhocaean/Campanian Drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.45 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1305, SNG ANS 2#1363-1365, Williams#411-423
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena left, wearing Phrygian helmet decorated with griffin; behind neck guard Ο.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΟ
Reverse descriptionLion standing right, tearing at prey; above grasshopper.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΦ I YEΛHTΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (305 BC - 290 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8844597190
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