Tetradrachm (405 BC) front Tetradrachm (405 BC) back
Tetradrachm (405 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm 405 BC

405 BC year
Silver 17.07 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Katane (Sicily)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
405 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (20)
Currency
Litra
Composition
Silver
Weight
17.07 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#393195
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of young river-god Amenanos left.

Script: Greek

Lettering: KATANAIΩN

Comment

Rizzo pl. XIV, 1-2.

Interesting fact

The Tetradrachm coin from Katane (Sicily) was minted during the reign of King Leptines, who was a ruler of the Greek city-state of Gela. The coin features an image of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses) on the other. This coin was an important form of currency during its time and was used for trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
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