Messana Tetradrachm, -450 – -446

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Messana Messana
Currency Litra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetradrachm
Year -450 – -446
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 17.32
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tetradrachm from Messana. Issued from -450 to -446. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 17.32 g.

Obverse
Charioteer, holding reins in his right hand and kentron in his left, driving biga of mules to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the mules; in exergue, olive leaf.
Reverse
Hare springing right; below, olive spray.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (450 BC - 446 BC) 

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