Tetradrachm

Issuer Katane
Year 412 BC - 403 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 17.05 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s) Euainetos
In circulation to
Reference(s) AMB Basel#334, Gulbenkian#188, Kraay&Hirm#42
Obverse description Youthful charioteer, holding a goad in his right hand and the reins with both, bent forward driving a racing quadriga to left, just passing the turning post that can be seen behind him. Above, Nike flying to right, holding a wreath in her right hand and a tablet, inscribed ΕΥΑΙΝ, in her left, below horses, pellet and in exergue, crab swimming upwards
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΕΥΑΙΝ
Reverse description Laureate head of Apollo to left; behind, crayfish swimming upwards. Before, knotted taenia with a hook at one end and a bell on the other
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΚΑΤΑΝΑΙΩΝ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (412 BC - 403 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 5379684150
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