© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Didrachm 440 BC - 425 BC
| Silver | 8.68 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Himera (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 440 BC - 425 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (10) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.68 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#275861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The nymph Himera, wearing a long chiton and himation, standing facing, turned slightly to the left, holding phiale in her right hand and raising her left; at her feet to left, flaming altar; above left, barley grain; at her feet to right, kerykeion entwined with a taenia; in the exergue, ΣΟΤΕΡ retrograde
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΟΤΕΡ
Interesting fact
The Didrachm from Himera (Sicily) is interesting because it features a rare image of a hoplite (a heavily armored Greek foot soldier) on the obverse (front side), which suggests that the city of Himera had a strong military presence during that time period.
