Didrachm

€274,861.00
IssuerVelia
Year300 BC - 280 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyPhocaean/Campanian Drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.45 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1308, SNG ANS 2#1385-1386, BostonMFA#161, McClean#1464, Nanteuil#198, SNG Copenhagen#1583, SNG Lockett#562, Williams#463-469
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with a wing; Φ below chin, •K behind neck guard
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLion standing right; above, triskeles between Φ and I; Π below, YEΛHTΩN in exergue
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΦ I Π YEΛHTΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (300 BC - 280 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9409130240
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