Didrachm (280 BC) front Didrachm (280 BC) back
Didrachm (280 BC) photo
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Didrachm 280 BC

280 BC year
Silver 7.61 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Velia (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
280 BC
Value
Didrachm (2)
Currency
Phocaean/Campanian Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.61 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#180566
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lion crouching right and above, caduceus

Script: Greek

Lettering: YEΛHTΩN

Interesting fact

The Didrachm coin from Velia (Lucania) has an interesting fact: it features the image of a mythical creature called the "Lucanian Bull" on one side, which was a symbol of strength and fertility in ancient Greek mythology.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (-280)  - - - - - -

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