Didrachm

€135,212.00
IssuerSelinos
Year455 BC - 440 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (10)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight8.38 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 4#704, HGC 2#1224, SNG Lloyd#1252, Kraay&Hirm#187, SNG Spencer-Church#49
Obverse descriptionHerakles, nude, standing right, holding a club overhead in his right hand, preparing to strike the Cretan Bull, standing right in background, which he holds by a horn with his left hand. Inscription around all.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣ-Ε-ΛΙ-ИΟΤ-Ι-ΟИ
(Translation: Selinion)
Reverse descriptionRiver god Hypsas, nude, standing towards the left, holding a branch in his left hand and phiale in his right from which he sacrifices over serpent-entwined altar. To his right, a selinon leaf above heron walking towards the right.
Reverse script
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Edge
Mint
MintageND (455 BC - 440 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9240110030
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