© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Didrachm 440 BC - 416 BC
| Silver | 7.85 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Segesta (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 440 BC - 416 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (10) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.85 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#276063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Head of the nymph Segesta to right, wearing a pendant earring and with her hair bound up at the back and tied in a broad band over her forehead.
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. The inclusion of these two symbols suggests that the coin was used for both practical transactions and religious rituals.
