Drachm (410 BC - 405 BC) front Drachm (410 BC - 405 BC) back
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Drachm 410 BC - 405 BC

 
Silver 3.68 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Katane (Sicily)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
410 BC - 405 BC
Value
Drachm (5)
Currency
Litra
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.68 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#181870
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of the river god Amenanos to left, his hair bound with a taenia and with a tiny horn on his forehead

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΚΑΤΑΝΑΙΩΝ

Comment

Rizzo pl. XIV, 5.

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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (410 BC - 405 BC)  - - - - - -

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