Athens Dekadrachm, -469 – -460
Information
Country
Athens
Athens
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decadrachm
Year
-469 – -460
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
42.78
Diameter (mm)
34
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decadrachm from Athens. Issued from -469 to -460. Struck in Silver. Measures 34 mm and weighs 42.78 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Athena facing right, wearing a single-pendant earring, a necklace, and a crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over the visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl
- Reverse
- Owl standing facing, wings spread with an olive sprig and a crescent to upper left and letters A-Θ-E around. All within incuse square
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (469 BC - 460 BC) | — |
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