Kyrene Didrachm, -500 – -480
Information
Country
Kyrene
Kyrene
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Didrachm
Year
-500 – -480
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
8.35
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Didrachm from Kyrene. Issued from -500 to -480. Struck in Silver. Measures 15 mm and weighs 8.35 g.
- Obverse
- Silphium plant with a single pair of leaves, umbel and two fruits (seed pods?) hanging downwards to left and right
- Reverse
- Two silphium fruit (seed pods?) base to base, set diagonally within an incuse square. In the blank angle, pellet
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (500 BC - 480 BC) | — |
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