Tetradrachm

€1.00
IssuerKamarina
Year425 BC - 405 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.2 g
Dimensions27.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Westermark&Jenkins#138, SNG Lloyd#864-865, Gulbenkian#172, HGC 2#520, Hirsch#326, McClean#2153
Obverse descriptionAthena driving a galloping quadriga towards the left. Above, Nike flying right, placing a wreath tied with fillet on Athena`s head. Below, swan flying left.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBearded head of Herakles facing left, wearing a lion skin.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΚΑΜΑΡΙΝΑΙΟΝ
(Translation: the Kamarinaians)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (425 BC - 405 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3394598010
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