Collection

225 bc DIDRACHM

Issuer Naxos (Cyclades)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 225 BC – 150 BC
Value 1 Didrachm = 2 Drachm
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 7.77 g
Diameter 23.0 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 146241
References SNG Cop# 710
Obverse
Kantharos with ivy leaf finial on lid, grape bunches hanging from handles

Reverse
Garlanded crater, with the name of the city above it and he name of the magistrate on the left and a filleted thyrsos to the right

Lettering:
ΝΑΞΙ
ΝΙΚΟΣ