Messana Tetradrachm, -412 – -408
Information
Country
Messana
Messana
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-412 – -408
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.14
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Messana. Issued from -412 to -408. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 17.14 g.
- Obverse
- Slow biga of mules driven left by Messana, wearing long chiton and holding reins in both hands and kentron in right; above, Nike flying right to crown her. In exergue, two dolphins swimming snout to snout.
- Reverse
- Hare running left; below, head of Pan left.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (412 BC - 408 BC) | — |
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