Drachm

€1.00
IssuerHerakleia (Lucania)
Year281 BC - 278 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyAs
CompositionSilver
Weight3.81 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1416, Jameson#247
Obverse descriptionThree-quarter facing head of Athena, turned slightly to right, wearing triple crested helmet adorned with Skylla. To the left, ΦΙ
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΦΙ
Reverse descriptionOwl standing right on olive branch, head facing front. To the right, a club and to the left, ΣΩΣΙ
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΩΝ ΣΩΣΙ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (281 BC - 278 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8280649130
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