Didrachm

Issuer Velia
Year 400 BC - 340 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Didrachm (2)
Currency Phocaean/Campanian Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 7.40 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1276, Williams#211-216, SNG ANS 2#1226-1227, Weber#915
Obverse description Head of the nymph Hyele to right, wearing necklace and with her hair bound in a krobylos held by a plain band.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ
Reverse description Lion at bay to right, standing on a double ground line; above, retrograde Β.
Reverse script Greek (retrograde)
Reverse lettering Β
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (400 BC - 340 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 8858334860
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