© Artemide Aste
© Artemide Aste
Didrachm 275 BC - 250 BC
| Silver | 7.09 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Neapolis (Campania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275 BC - 250 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.09 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#386470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Man-headed bull walking right. Above, Nike flying right, placing wreath on bull's head.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BI
NEOΠOΛITΩN
Interesting fact
The Didrachm from Neapolis (Campania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to two drachmas, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The fact that it was made of silver and weighed 7.09 grams indicates that it was a valuable and significant coin in its time. Additionally, the fact that it was issued in Neapolis, a city in southern Italy, suggests that the city was an important center of trade and commerce in the ancient Greek world.
