Drachm

Issuer Katane (Sicily)
Year 412 BC - 410 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Drachm (5)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 4.01 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s) Euainetos
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description Charioteer driving quadriga galloping to right, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left; above, Nike flying left, crowning the charioteer with a wreath.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering KATANAIΩ N
Reverse description Horned head of the young river-god Amenanos to left, wearing tainia; three fish around; in field to left, EYAI in tiny letters; all within shallow circular incuse.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering AMENANOΣ EYAI
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (412 BC - 410 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 8393731710
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