© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Didrachm 475 BC - 450 BC
| Silver | 8.45 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Segesta (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 475 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (10) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.45 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#168849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of the nymph Segesta right. MEΓEΣ-TA-Z-IB retrograde around
Script: Greek
Lettering: MEΓEΣ-TA-Z-IB
Comment
Hurter, Didrachmenprägung 42.
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of a bearded man, believed to be a representation of the Greek god Apollo. The reverse (back) side of the coin depicts a chariot being pulled by four horses, with the driver holding a whip and a shield. This imagery suggests that the coin may have been used as a form of currency for trade and commerce, as well as a symbol of the city's wealth and power.
