Tetradrachm

Issuer Himera
Year 455 BC - 440 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 17.14 g
Diameter 25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 2#435, Gutmann&Schwabacher#9
Obverse description The nymph Himera, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning her with wreath.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering IMEPAION
Reverse description Himera 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
Mintage ND (455 BC - 440 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 7060412460
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