© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Drachm 405 BC
405 BC year| Silver | 4.33 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Katane (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 405 BC |
| Value | Drachm (5) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.33 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of the river-god Amenanos to left, wearing tainia; two fish and crayfish around.
Beneath neck truncation, EYAI.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
AMENANOΣ
EYAI
Engraver: Euainetos
Comment
Rizzo pl. 14, 7.
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Katane (Sicily) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to 6 obols, which was the value of a day's wages for a skilled worker.
