© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Didrachm 268 BC - 260 BC
| Silver | 7.35 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Cales (Campania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268 BC - 260 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.35 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#385494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike driving biga left, holding kentron in right and reins in left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering: CALENO
Interesting fact
The Didrachm from Cales (Campania) features a unique combination of symbols on its reverse side, including a hippocampus (a mythical creature with the upper body of a horse and the lower body of a fish) and a dolphin. This combination of symbols may have been used to represent the city's maritime and agricultural connections.