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)
17.32
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Messana. Issued from -412 to -408. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 17.32 g.
- Obverse
- The nymph Messana, wearing chiton and holding reins with both hands, driving biga of mules walking to left and with, above, Nike flying right to crown her
- Reverse
- Hare springing to right. Below, with four ears of grain behind and in exergue, olive leaf to right
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (412 BC - 408 BC) | — | € 16000,00 |
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