Tetradrachm

Issuer Himera
Year 420 BC - 410 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 17.16 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Nanteuil#290, Gutmann&Schwabacher#19, McClean#2297
Obverse description Charioteer driving quadriga slowly to right; above, Nike flying left, bearing a wreath for the driver.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΙΜΕΡΑΙΟΝ
Reverse description The nymph Himera standing facing, turned slightly to the left, holding phiale in her right hand to pour a libation over an altar to left; to right, satyr showering to right in a stream of water emanating from a lion’s head spout; above right, barley grain.
Reverse script
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Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (420 BC - 410 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 9032954060
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