Tetradrachm

Features

Issuer Selinos (Sicily)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 455 BC - 409 BC
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 17.20 g
Diameter 27.0 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
135200
References Kraay&Hirm# 191,
Colin Mackennal Kraay, Max Hirmer; 1966. Greek Coins. Thames & Hudson, London, United Kingdom.
AMB Basel# 411
Herbert Adolph Cahn, Leo Mildenberg, Roberto Russo, Hans Voegtli; 1988. Griechische Münzen aus Grossgriechenland und Sizilien. Antikenmuseum und Sammlung Ludwig, Basel, Switzerland.

Obverse

Nike, holding reins in her left hand, in galloping quadriga, facing right. Laurel wreath above her and a grain ear in exergue

Script: Greek

Lettering: Σ-Ε-ΛΙΝΟ-Τ-ΙΟΝ

Reverse

River god Selinos, nude, standing and facing in front, head turned left, holding in his right hand a phiale over lighted altar and cradling in left arm a filleted palm branch. To his left, a rooster standing left before the altar. To his right, a selinon leaf above bull standing left on basis.

Script: Greek

Lettering: Σ-ΕΛΙ-Ν-Ο-Σ

Mint

Selinus, Sicily, Italy

Comments

Schwabacher 44 (Q14/S34); SNG ANS -; Rizzo pl. 33, 11.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (455 BC - 409 BC) 

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