Didrachm

€439,776.00
IssuerEuhesperides
Year290 BC - 280 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight6.88 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#260 Supp, EHC#123
Obverse descriptionHorned head of Karneios right, with the features of Ptolemy I of Egypt.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionSilphium plant; ΒΑ-ΣΙ flanking; to left, apple branch of Euhesperides.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑ ΣΙ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (290 BC - 280 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9696704440
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