Tetradrachm

€387,240.00
IssuerKatane
Year405 BC - 402 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.32 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) AMB Basel#337, Gulbenkian#190, Kraay&Hirm#43
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Apollo, facing three-quarters left, his hair falling in loose curls around his face; in field right ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΔΑΣ.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΔΑΣ
Reverse descriptionFast quadriga driven left by charioteer holding reins with both hands; in field above, Nike flying right, holding taenia and wreath to crown the charioteer. In exergue, KATANAIΩΝ, fish left.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringKATANAIΩΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (405 BC - 402 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9749654190
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