© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Didrachm 480 BC - 470 BC
| Silver | 8.78 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Gela (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 480 BC - 470 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Attic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.78 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#187637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Forepart of man-headed bull to right
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΓΕΛΑΣ
Translation: Gela
Interesting fact
The Didrachm coin from Gela, Sicily, was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and features an image of a mythical creature called the Gorgoneion, which is a representation of the head of Medusa. The Gorgoneion was a common symbol used on coins in ancient Greece and was believed to have protective powers. The use of this symbol on the Didrachm coin highlights the cultural and artistic exchange between different city-states in ancient Greece.
