Mende Tetradrachm, -460 – -425
Information
Country
Mende
Mende
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-460 – -425
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
17.08
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Mende. Issued from -460 to -425. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 17.08 g.
- Obverse
- Elderly Dionysus, wearing ivy wreath and himation, reclining on mule's back left, holding cantharus with right hand and resting left on the animal's side.
- Reverse
- Four bunches of grapes within linear square frame, all surrounded by shallow incuse frame containing city name.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (460 BC - 425 BC) | — |
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