Didrachm of Velia, Lucania
CoinsGreek3rd century BCE

Didrachm of Velia, Lucania

300-280 BCE

Description

Obverse: Head of Athena l., wearing Attic helmet with dolphin on bowl, Φ on neck-guard, and AE monogram in front of neck. Reverse: Lion walking r.; trident between Φ and Ι above; ethnic in exergue.

Classification
Coins
Technique
Struck
Medium
Silver
Culture
Greek
Period
Hellenistic period, Early
Century
3rd century BCE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

7.29 g

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