


© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Æ 275 BC - 250 BC
Bronze | 6.79 g | 18 mm |
Issuer | Salapia (Apulia) |
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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 |
Numista | N#428167 |
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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.