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Tetradrachm 461 BC - 450 BC
| Silver | 16.92 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Katane (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 461 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.92 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#430270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike, with open wings, walking to left, holding taenia in her right hand and a branch with her left; at her feet to left, heron standing left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: KAT ANAION
Comment
Unpublished.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Katane (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 suggest that the people of Katane valued these qualities. Additionally, the coin's reverse side features a four-horse chariot, which was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage and represented the power and prestige of the issuing city-state.
