Athens Didrachm, -475 – -465
Information
Country
Athens
Athens
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Didrachm
Year
-475 – -465
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.42
Diameter (mm)
19.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Didrachm from Athens. Issued from -475 to -465. Struck in Silver. Measures 19.5 mm and weighs 8.42 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl
- Reverse
- Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig to left, AΘE to right. All but one leaf of olive sprig within incuse square, the totality within incuse circle
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (475 BC - 465 BC) | — |
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