Didrachm

€1.00
IssuerVelia
Year340 BC - 334 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyPhocaean/Campanian Drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.53 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1287 , Williams#287-296 , Weber#927 Ashmolean
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet, the bowl decorated with a griffin; behind neck-guard, Θ or X.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringX
Reverse descriptionLion right, on plain exergue-line; above Φ and below Θ or XΛ.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΦ Θ YEΛHTΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (340 BC - 334 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8872285870
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