Tetradrachm

Issuer Himera
Year 455 BC - 440 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 17.23 g
Diameter 27.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 2#435, Gutmann&Schwabacher#7, McClean#2297, Nanteuil#289
Obverse description The nymph Himera, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving slow quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning her with wreath held in both her hands; IMEPAION in exergue.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering IMEPAION
Reverse description Himera, wearing long chiton, standing facing, head left, holding in right hand a patera over lit altar to left, left hand extended; to right, satyr bathing in fountain with lion-headed spout.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (455 BC - 440 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 5107473390
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