Drachm

Issuer Eretria
Year 500 BC - 465 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Drachm
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 3.96 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCD Euboia#319 , BostonMFA#1029 , Jameson#1173
Obverse description Cow standing to right, turning back its head to lick its raised right hind hoof; in the field below, Ε.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Octopus with eight curled arms and head above; all within an incuse square.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (500 BC - 465 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 6336523710
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