© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Didrachm 412 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 8.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Segesta (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 412 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (10) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.27 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#430502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of nymph Aigeste right; in field left, ivy-leaf.
Script: Greek
Lettering: EΓEΣTAION
Comment
Hurter Segesta 185.
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side depicts a mythical creature called a "gorgoneion," which is a representation of the Gorgon Medusa. This combination of symbols suggests that the coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Segesta, and that it was also a symbol of the city's cultural and religious beliefs.
