Tetradrachm

€418,594.00
IssuerHimera
Year420 BC - 410 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.16 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Nanteuil#290, Gutmann&Schwabacher#19, McClean#2297
Obverse descriptionCharioteer driving quadriga slowly to right; above, Nike flying left, bearing a wreath for the driver.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΙΜΕΡΑΙΟΝ
Reverse descriptionThe nymph Himera standing facing, turned slightly to the left, holding phiale in her right hand to pour a libation over an altar to left; to right, satyr showering to right in a stream of water emanating from a lion’s head spout; above right, barley grain.
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Mint
MintageND (420 BC - 410 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9032954060
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