Didrachm (415 BC - 400 BC) front Didrachm (415 BC - 400 BC) back
Didrachm (415 BC - 400 BC) photo
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Didrachm 415 BC - 400 BC

 
Silver 7.65 g -
Description
Issuer
Neapolis (Campania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
415 BC - 400 BC
Value
Didrachm (2)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.65 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#387152
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Man-headed bull walking left.

Script: Greek

Lettering: KAMΠANON

Comment

Rutter 9b.

Interesting fact

The Didrachm from Neapolis (Campania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to two drachmas. It was widely used for trade and commerce, and its value was equivalent to the value of a skilled worker's daily wage.