Messana Tetradrachm, -425 – -421
Information
Country
Messana
Messana
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-425 – -421
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.33
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Messana. Issued from -425 to -421. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 17.33 g.
- Obverse
- Nymph Messana, wearing a long chiton and holding the reins in both hands, driving a biga of mules walking to right. Above, Nike flying right to crown the mules and in exergue, olive leaf and two berries.
- Reverse
- Hare springing to right and below, dolphin swimming right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (425 BC - 421 BC) | — | € 1000,00 |
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