Didrachm - Charistidas

Features

Issuer Knidos (Caria)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 210 BC - 185 BC
Value Didrachm (2)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 5.19 g
Diameter 18.0 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
150194
References Winterthur 2# 3445
Hansjörg Bloesch; 1997. Griechische Münzen in Winterthur / 2 / Textband 2, Nr. 2322-4292: Kimmerischer Bosporus, Pontus, Armenia Minor, Paphlagonien, Bithynien, Mysien, Troas, Aeolis, Lesbos, Ionien, Karien, Lydien, Phrygien, Lykien : Nr. 2322-4292. Münzkabinett der Stadt Winterthur, Winterthur, Switzerland.

Obverse

Head of Helios facing slightly right

Reverse

Forepart of roaring lion facing right with a rose behind and the name of the magistrate below

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΧΑΡΙΣΤΙΔΑΣ

Mint

Cnidus / Knidos, Caria, Turkey

Comments

SNG Keckman –; Imhoof-Blumer, Karische 38; SNG Copenhagen –.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Didrachm - Charistidas
CNG
Electronic Auction 381
Lot 190
Internet Archive
24 Aug 2016 VF USD 400.00
(+ buyer's premium)
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