Tetradrachm

Issuer Himera
Year 420 BC - 410 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 17.46 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s) Mai...
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 2#436, Gutmann&Schwabacher#20, Kraay&Hirm#71, SNG Lloyd#1022, De Luynes#977, AMB Basel#306
Obverse description The Nymph Himera driving a galloping quadriga to right. Above to right, Nike flying left, holding a wreath and a tablet inscribed with the first letters of the artist’s name. In exergue, hippocamp swimming left
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΜΑΙ
Reverse description The Nymph Himera, wearing a long chiton and peplos, standing left, holding a phiale in her right hand and raising her left. To left, horned altar, to right, satyr standing right, showering in a fountain with a lion’s head spout
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΙΜΕΡΑΙΟΝ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (420 BC - 410 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 2274875300
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