Messana Tetradrachm, -412 – -408
Information
Country
Messana
Messana
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-412 – -408
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.21
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Messana. Issued from -412 to -408. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 17.21 g.
- Obverse
- The Nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding goad and reins, driving mule-drawn biga to left. Above, Nike flying right to crown her. In exergue, two opposed dolphins
- Reverse
- Hare springing left above ear of grain. Above, eagle flying left
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (412 BC - 408 BC) | — | € 1700,00 | € 21000,00 |
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