Tetradrachm

€182,729.00
IssuerHimera
Year420 BC - 410 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.46 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Mai...
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 2#436, Gutmann&Schwabacher#20, Kraay&Hirm#71, SNG Lloyd#1022, De Luynes#977, AMB Basel#306
Obverse descriptionThe Nymph Himera driving a galloping quadriga to right. Above to right, Nike flying left, holding a wreath and a tablet inscribed with the first letters of the artist’s name. In exergue, hippocamp swimming left
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΜΑΙ
Reverse descriptionThe Nymph Himera, wearing a long chiton and peplos, standing left, holding a phiale in her right hand and raising her left. To left, horned altar, to right, satyr standing right, showering in a fountain with a lion’s head spout
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΙΜΕΡΑΙΟΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (420 BC - 410 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2274875300
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