Didrachm

€1.00
IssuerVelia
Year334 BC - 300 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyPhocaean/Campanian Drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.72 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Kleudorus
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1294 , Williams#326-333 Ashmolean
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet, the bowl decorated with a sphinx couchant left; monogram behind neck guard.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLion standing left, devouring prey, on tablet inscribed with ethnic; Φ between legs.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΦ YEΛHTΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (334 BC - 300 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9167171340
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