Drachm

Issuer Poseidonia
Year 530 BC - 500 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Drachm (1)
Currency Phocaean/Campanian Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 3.667 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1108, SNG ANS 2#619-629, GCV#242, BMC Gr/It#16
Obverse description Poseidon, beardless and nude but for chlamys draped over both arms, standing right, preparing to cast trident held aloft in left hand, right arm extended; pistrix to right.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering M◊Π
Reverse description Incuse of obverse figure, but trident is in relief.
Reverse script Greek (retrograde)
Reverse lettering Π◊M
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (530 BC - 500 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 9810161530
Additional information
×