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Didrachm 300 BC - 280 BC
| Silver | 7.51 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Velia (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 280 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Phocaean/Campanian Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.51 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion walking to right and above, ear of wheat
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ
Φ Ι
Π
Comment
Pozzi 261.
Interesting fact
The Didrachm coin from Velia (Lucania) is interesting because it features a rare image of a mythical creature called the Chimera, which has the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent. This coin is one of the earliest known depictions of the Chimera in ancient Greek art.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (300 BC - 280 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Didrachm (300 BC - 280 BC) coin.
