Tetradrachm - Pyrrhus I Locri Epizephyrii

Issuer Kings of Epeiros
Year 278 BC - 276 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 16.63 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BostonMFA#944 Lockett#1650 , AMB Basel#211 , HGC 3.1#261
Obverse description Head of Zeus Naios of Dodona left, wearing oak-wreath; below neck truncation, A.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering A
Reverse description Dione seated half to front on throne, holding transverse sceptre in right hand and raising himation with left over shoulder.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΥΡΡΟΥ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (278 BC - 276 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 1078694170
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