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© Trustees of the British Museum
Didrachm 400 BC - 350 BC
| Silver | 7.73 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Velia (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Phocaean/Campanian Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.73 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#394493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion facing left, pulling down stag.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
YEΛHTEΩN
Δ
Interesting fact
The Didrachm from Velia (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique design, with the head of the nymph Amalthea on one side and a horned lion on the other.
