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)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.29
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Messana. Issued from -425 to -421. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 17.29 g.
- Obverse
- The Nymph Messana, wearing chiton and peplos, standing right, holding a goad in her right hand and the reins in both, driving a biga of mules walking to right; above, Nike flying right holding wreath to crown the mules; in exergue, olive sprig with berry.
- Reverse
- Hare springing to right; below, fly seen from above.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (425 BC - 421 BC) | — | € 18000,00 |
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