Tetradrachm

€135,200.00
IssuerSelinos
Year455 BC - 409 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.20 g
Dimensions27.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kraay&Hirm#191, AMB Basel#411
Obverse descriptionNike, holding reins in her left hand, in galloping quadriga, facing right. Laurel wreath above her and a grain ear in exergue
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣ-Ε-ΛΙΝΟ-Τ-ΙΟΝ
Reverse descriptionRiver god Selinos, nude, standing and facing in front, head turned left, holding in his right hand a phiale over lighted altar and cradling in left arm a filleted palm branch. To his left, a rooster standing left before the altar. To his right, a selinon leaf above bull standing left on basis.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣ-ΕΛΙ-Ν-Ο-Σ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (455 BC - 409 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6584580970
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