Messana Tetradrachm, -420 – -413
Information
Country
Messana
Messana
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-420 – -413
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.5
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Messana. Issued from -420 to -413. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 17.5 g.
- Obverse
- Biga of mules driven left by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; in exergue, two dolphins swimming snout to snout.
- Reverse
- Hare springing right; below, grasshopper eating grape cluster with tendrils.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (420 BC - 413 BC) | — | € 37000,00 |
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