Didrachm (300 BC - 280 BC) front Didrachm (300 BC - 280 BC) back
Didrachm (300 BC - 280 BC) photo
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Didrachm 300 BC - 280 BC

 
Silver 7.45 g 20.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Velia (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
300 BC - 280 BC
Value
Didrachm (2)
Currency
Phocaean/Campanian Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.45 g
Diameter
20.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#274861
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lion standing right; above, triskeles between Φ and I; Π below, YEΛHTΩN in exergue

Script: Greek

Lettering:
Φ I
Π
YEΛHTΩN

Interesting fact

The Didrachm from Velia (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique design, featuring the head of the nymph Velia on one side and a lion on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (300 BC - 280 BC)  - - - - - -

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