Didrachm

€421,318.00
IssuerVelia
Year305 BC - 290 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyPhocaean/Campanian Drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.51 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1304, SNG Lockett#559, Williams#409-410
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with winged Nike in quadriga on bowl, Pegasos on neck guard, ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΩΝΟΣ on crest holder; Θ behind, E before.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΦIΛΙΣTIΩNOΣ Θ E
Reverse descriptionLion crouching left holding sword in mouth and right paw, the Dioskouroi above between Φ-I; YEΛHTΩN in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΦ I YEΛHTΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (305 BC - 290 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9275872490
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