© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Didrachm - Pyrrhus 279 BC - 274 BC
| Silver | 8.29 g | - |
| Issuer | Lokroi Epizephyrioi (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 279 BC - 274 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.29 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#390805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Thetis, veiled, seated left on a sea-horse swimming to right; she holds the shield of Achilles, adorned with a Gorgon head.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
ΠYPPOY
Comment
Kraay-Hirmer pl. 150, 473.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Didrachm - Pyrrhus coin is that it features the image of a mythical creature called a "Chimera" on one side, which is a combination of a lion, goat, and serpent. This symbolized the powerful and fierce nature of the kingdom of Epirus, which Pyrrhus ruled.
