Tetradrachm

Issuer Segesta
Year 405 BC - 400 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 16.29 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kraay&Hirm#203
Obverse description Aegestes, the city`s founder, as hunter, standing right with left foot upon rock, right hand resting on hip, left elbow on knee; he wears a pilos suspended behind the neck, sword hanging from strap around left shoulder, ankle-boots (cothurni) and chlamys over left arm; two javelins in left hand. At his feet, two hounds right and in right field, ithyphallic herm left, wearing petasus.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering EΓE ΣTAIΩN
Reverse description Head of the nymph Segesta right, wearing earring and necklace, hair caught in amphyx and sphendone. Behind head, ear of barley.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΣΕΛΕ – ΣΤΑZΙA
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (405 BC - 400 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 7600587920
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