Selinos Didrachm, -455 – -440
Information
Country
Selinos
Selinos
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Didrachm
Year
-455 – -440
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.38
Diameter (mm)
23.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Didrachm from Selinos. Issued from -455 to -440. Struck in Silver. Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 8.38 g.
- Obverse
- Herakles, nude, standing right, holding a club overhead in his right hand, preparing to strike the Cretan Bull, standing right in background, which he holds by a horn with his left hand. Inscription around all. (Selinion)
- Reverse
- River god Hypsas, nude, standing towards the left, holding a branch in his left hand and phiale in his right from which he sacrifices over serpent-entwined altar. To his right, a selinon leaf above heron walking towards the right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (455 BC - 440 BC) | — |
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