Didrachm (340 BC - 334 BC) front Didrachm (340 BC - 334 BC) back
Didrachm (340 BC - 334 BC) photo
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Didrachm 340 BC - 334 BC

 
Silver 7.58 g 21.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Velia (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
340 BC - 334 BC
Value
Didrachm (2)
Currency
Phocaean/Campanian Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.58 g
Diameter
21.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#188705
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lion walking right. Above, E and below, Θ

Script: Greek

Lettering:
YEΛHTΩN
E
Θ

Interesting fact

The Didrachm coin from Velia (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Velia, which is now known as Elea, in the region of Lucania, Italy.