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© Leu Numismatik
Didrachm 400 BC - 340 BC
| Silver | 7.40 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Velia (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 340 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Phocaean/Campanian Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.40 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#281296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of nymph right, wearing pendant earring and necklace; in front, Φ and vine-spray; above VΕΛΗ.
Script: Greek
Lettering: VΕΛΗ
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 Amalthea on one side and a horned lion on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (400 BC - 340 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Didrachm (400 BC - 340 BC) coin.
