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)
17.26
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Messana. Issued from -425 to -421. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 17.26 g.
- Obverse
- The Nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding whip in her right hand and the reins in both, driving biga of mules walking to right; above, Nike flying to right with a wreath to crown the mules; in exergue, two opposed dolphins.
- Reverse
- Hare springing to right; below, dolphin swimming to right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (425 BC - 421 BC) | — |
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