Knidos Drachm, -490 – -465

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Knidos Knidos
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Drachm
Year -490 – -465
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered, incuse
Weight (g) 6.26
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

Drachm from Knidos. Issued from -490 to -465. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 6.26 g.

Obverse
Forepart of a roaring lion to right.
Reverse
Head of Aphrodite to right, wearing pearl necklace and with her hair falling down the back of her neck and tied at the end; all within incuse square.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (490 BC - 465 BC) 

Mentioned in the community 0

No mentions yet.