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)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.92
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Messana. Issued from -412 to -408. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 16.92 g.
- Obverse
- Nymph Messana, wearing chiton and holding reins with both hands, driving biga of mules walking to left. Above, Nike flying right to crown Messana and in exergue, two opposed dolphins
- Reverse
- Hare springing to right. Below, head of youthful Pan to right, with curly hair and with a tiny horn over his forehead
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (412 BC - 408 BC) | — | € 6200,00 |
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