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Tetradrachm 425 BC - 405 BC
| Silver | 17.17 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Kamarina (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 405 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.17 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#275906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of youthful Herakles to right, with a light beard and wearing a lion's skin headdress; below his chin, olive sprig with an olive.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΑΜΑΡΙΝΑΙΟΝ
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Kamarina (Sicily) features a unique design on its obverse side, which includes a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena wearing a crested helmet and a necklace with a pendant in the shape of a owl. The owl was a symbol of wisdom and intelligence in ancient Greek culture, and its presence on the coin may indicate that the people of Kamarina valued these qualities. Additionally, the coin's reverse side features a depiction of a dolphin, which was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage and often represented the sea-faring culture of the time.
