Katane Tetradrachm, -412 – -403

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Katane Katane
Currency Litra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetradrachm
Year -412 – -403
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 17.05
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tetradrachm from Katane. Issued from -412 to -403. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 17.05 g.

Obverse
Youthful charioteer, holding a goad in his right hand and the reins with both, bent forward driving a racing quadriga to left, just passing the turning post that can be seen behind him. Above, Nike flying to right, holding a wreath in her right hand and a tablet, inscribed ΕΥΑΙΝ, in her left, below horses, pellet and in exergue, crab swimming upwards
Reverse
Laureate head of Apollo to left; behind, crayfish swimming upwards. Before, knotted taenia with a hook at one end and a bell on the other

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (412 BC - 403 BC) 

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