Pherai Drachm, -460 – -440
Information
Country
Pherai
Pherai
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
-460 – -440
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
5.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Pherai. Issued from -460 to -440. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 5.7 g.
- Obverse
- The hero Thessalos, nude but for petasos and cloak hanging from his neck, bending to left, restraining bull with a band and forcing him down to left; on ground below, dolphin swimming right and, barely visible, lion’s head spout to left
- Reverse
- Bridled horse running to left with trailing rein and all within shallow incuse square
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (460 BC - 440 BC) | — |
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