Drachm

€385,654.00
IssuerKnidos
Year490 BC - 465 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight6.26 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#17, SNG Copenhagen#217-227, SNG Kayhan#816, SNG von Aulock#8105, SNG Keckman Karia#121-122, SNG Ashmolean#64-70, SNG Delepierre#2703-2704, HN Online#301, Cahn Kni#54-68
Obverse descriptionForepart of a roaring lion to right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Aphrodite to right, wearing pearl necklace and with her hair falling down the back of her neck and tied at the end; all within incuse square.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (490 BC - 465 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3090649860
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