Tetradrachm

€1.00
IssuerKamarina
Year425 BC - 405 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.00 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Westermark&Jenkins#142, SNG Lloyd#867, Gulbenkian#174, SNG ANS 4#1203, SNG Copenhagen#162, BMC Greek#10, HGC 2#522
Obverse descriptionAthena, holding reins in both hands, driving galloping quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, presenting to Athena an open wreath held in both hands; in exergue, heron flying left.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBearded head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin; KAMAPINAI-ON to left.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringKAMAPINAI-ON
(Translation: the Kamarinaians)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (425 BC - 405 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8585625630
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