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Tetradrachm 435 BC - 412 BC
| Silver | 16.62 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Katane (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 435 BC - 412 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.62 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#169014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laureate head of Apollo facing right with a laurel leaf and berries to the right
Script: Greek
Lettering: KATANAION
Comment
Mirone 51; Rizzo pl. XII, 5.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin from Katane (Sicily) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and indigenous Sicilian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Greek goddess, likely Arethusa, while the reverse side features a depiction of a native Sicilian creature, the manticore, which was a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a man. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich cultural diversity of Sicily during the time period and highlights the island's strategic location as a crossroads of Mediterranean trade and cultural exchange.
