Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Skyros 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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