Didrachm

€180,566.00
IssuerVelia
Year280 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyPhocaean/Campanian Drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.61 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1316, SNG Ashmolean#1380, SNG Lockett#570, SNG ANS 2#1392-1396, Williams#515-539
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena facing left, wearing crested helmet decorated with griffin. On her neckguard, Φ and in right field, AP in monogram
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLion crouching right and above, caduceus
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringYEΛHTΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-280)  - -
Catalog ID9099675520
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