Summary

Didrachm or Stater issued by Hyria, Campania, Italy, Ancient Greek States, circa 400 BC
Minted by Hyria

Obverse Description

Head of the Greek goddess Pallas Athena facing left wearing a crested Corinthian helmet decorated with an olive wreath and a owl.

Reverse Description

A man-headed bull walking to the right. Above, retrograde YDINA

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

The site of Hyria is unknown. The design of this coin is similar to an issue from Neapolis of this period. This coin has its reverse legend retrograde and in a native script.

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