Didrachm

Issuer Kamarina
Year 415 BC - 405 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Didrachm (10)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 8.55 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s) Euainetos
In circulation to
Reference(s) Westermark&Jenkins#162 , SNG Lloyd#876 , Hunterian#5 , Kraay&Hirm#152 , Dewing#579 , Gillet#373
Obverse description Bust of young river-god Hipparis, facing three-quarters left, with horns on forehead and hair in long loose curls; a fish downwards on either side. On neck, signature EYAI. The whole within border of stylised waves.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering EYAI
Reverse description The nymph Camarina, with head left, dressed in low-necked chiton leaving the breast partly bare and with crossed legs, riding on swan left over curved waves. She clasps with left hand the swan’s neck while right holds billowing chiton. In right field, fish amid waves.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering KAMARINA
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (415 BC - 405 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 2801606880
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