Messene Tetradrachm, -183 – -182
Information
Country
Messene
Messene
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-183 – -182
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.79
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Messene. Issued from -183 to -182. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 16.79 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Demeter facing right, wearing a diadem formed of pearls and wheat ears, and a pearl earring
- Reverse
- Zeus Ithomatas standing facing right, hurling thunderbolt with his right hand and with an eagle with spread wings perching on the wrist of his outstetched left arm. Below his left arm, the name of the magistrate and under it a tripod
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (183 BC - 182 BC) | — |
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