Tetradrachm

€418,511.00
IssuerHimera
Year455 BC - 440 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.14 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 2#435, Gutmann&Schwabacher#9
Obverse descriptionThe nymph Himera, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning her with wreath.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringIMEPAION
Reverse descriptionHimera standing facing, head left, holding patera over altar to left; to right, satyr bathing in fountain with lion-headed spout; wheel with four spokes to upper right.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (455 BC - 440 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7060412460
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