Velia Didrachm, -400 – -340
Information
Country
Velia
Velia
Currency
As
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Didrachm
Year
-400 – -340
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.4
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Didrachm from Velia. Issued from -400 to -340. Struck in Silver. Measures 19 mm and weighs 7.4 g.
- Obverse
- Head of the nymph Hyele to right, wearing necklace and with her hair bound in a krobylos held by a plain band.
- Reverse
- Lion at bay to right, standing on a double ground line; above, retrograde Β.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (400 BC - 340 BC) | — |
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