Drachm

€1.00
IssuerKatane (Sicily)
Year412 BC - 410 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (5)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight4.01 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Euainetos
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionCharioteer 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 scriptGreek
Obverse letteringKATANAIΩ N
Reverse descriptionHorned 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 scriptGreek
Reverse letteringAMENANOΣ EYAI
Edge
Mint
MintageND (412 BC - 410 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8393731710
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