Skyros Didrachm, -485 – -480
Information
Country
Skyros
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Didrachm
Year
-485 – -480
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
8.67
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Didrachm from Skyros. Issued from -485 to -480. Struck in Silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 8.67 g.
- Obverse
- Two long horned and bearded goats, opposed vertically, back to back, with their heads turned inwards and their legs extended. Between them, a five-lobed fig leaf
- Reverse
- Stellate design composed of a large central globule surrounded by four smaller ones and by two rays towards the upper left and lower right and two three-lobed fig leaves towards the upper right and the lower left. All within incuse square
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (485 BC - 480 BC) | — |
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