Drachm

Issuer Katane
Year 405 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Drachm (5)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 4.33 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s) Euainetos
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 4#1263, SNG Lloyd#907, Kraay&Hirm#38, AMB Basel#335
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 Head of the river-god Amenanos to left, wearing tainia; two fish and crayfish around. Beneath neck truncation, EYAI.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering AMENANOΣ EYAI
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (-405) - -
Numisquare ID 2694451970
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