Tetradrachm

€418,518.00
IssuerHimera
Year455 BC - 440 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.23 g
Dimensions27.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 2#435, Gutmann&Schwabacher#7, McClean#2297, Nanteuil#289
Obverse descriptionThe 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 scriptGreek
Obverse letteringIMEPAION
Reverse descriptionHimera, 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
MintageND (455 BC - 440 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5107473390
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