Mende Tetradrachm, -460 – -423
Information
Country
Mende
Mende
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-460 – -423
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
17.1
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Mende. Issued from -460 to -423. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 17.1 g.
- Obverse
- Inebriated Dionysos reclining and facing left, holding a kantharos in his right hand, and sitting on the back of an ass that faces right. To the right, a bird standing on an ivy.
- Reverse
- Vine of six grape clusters within linear square, with inscribed around it. All within incuse square.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (460 BC - 423 BC) | — |
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