Didrachm (400 BC - 340 BC) front Didrachm (400 BC - 340 BC) back
Didrachm (400 BC - 340 BC) photo
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Didrachm 400 BC - 340 BC

 
Silver 7.39 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Velia (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 340 BC
Value
Didrachm (2)
Currency
Phocaean/Campanian Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.39 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#420108
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lion walking to right; owl facing above, T on exergual line; YEΛHTΩN in exergue.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
T
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.