Æ (275 BC - 250 BC) front Æ (275 BC - 250 BC) back
Æ (275 BC - 250 BC) photo
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica

Æ 275 BC - 250 BC

 
Bronze 6.79 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Salapia (Apulia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
275 BC - 250 BC
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
6.79 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#428167
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Dolphin right, below ΣΑΛΠΙΝΩΝ retrograde.

Script: Greek (retrograde)

Lettering: ΣΑΛΠΙΝΩΝ

Interesting fact

The coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a dolphin jumping out of the water, surrounded by a wreath of leaves. This design is not commonly found on coins from this region and time period, making it a distinctive and interesting feature of this particular coin.