Tetradrachm - Pyrrhus I Locri Epizephyrii

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IssuerKings of Epeiros
Year278 BC - 276 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight16.63 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BostonMFA#944 Lockett, AMB Basel#211 , HGC 3.1#261
Obverse descriptionHead of Zeus Naios of Dodona left, wearing oak-wreath; below neck truncation, A.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringA
Reverse descriptionDione seated half to front on throne, holding transverse sceptre in right hand and raising himation with left over shoulder.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΥΡΡΟΥ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (278 BC - 276 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1078694170
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