Octodrachm

€1.00
IssuerOrreskioi
Year479 BC - 465 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueOctadrachm (8)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight28.80 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BostonMFA#591, AMNG III#2
Obverse descriptionHerdsman or local hero walking between two bulls right, holding two spears; in right field, flower.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΟΡΡE – Σ – KΙΟN
Reverse descriptionQuadripartite incuse square.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (479 BC - 465 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7448900580
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