Tetradrachm

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IssuerHimera
Year440 BC - 430 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.36 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gutmann&Schwabacher#16 , SNG ANS 4#165 Lockett, SNG Lloyd#1019 Fitzwilliam
Obverse descriptionCharioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding kentron in right hand and reins in left; above, Nike flying and crowning charioteer.
Obverse scriptGreek (retrograde)
Obverse letteringΙΜΕΡΑΙΟΝ
Reverse descriptionHimera, standing facing, head turned left, holding patera in right hand over altar, left hand raised; in right field, a satyr bathing in a fountain beneath a lion-headed spout, grain in upper left field.
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Edge
Mint
MintageND (440 BC - 430 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5791517270
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