Didrachm

Émetteur Selinos
Année 455 BC - 440 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Valeur Didrachm (10)
Devise Litra
Composition Silver
Poids 8.38 g
Diamètre 23.5 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Graveur(s)
En circulation jusqu’à
Référence(s) SNG ANS 4#704, HGC 2#1224, SNG Lloyd#1252, Kraay&Hirm#187, SNG Spencer-Church#49
Description de l’avers Herakles, 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.
Écriture de l’avers Greek
Légende de l’avers Σ-Ε-ΛΙ-ИΟΤ-Ι-ΟИ
(Translation: Selinion)
Description du revers River 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.
Écriture du revers
Légende du revers
Tranche
Atelier
Tirage ND (455 BC - 440 BC) - -
ID Numisquare 9240110030
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