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)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.31
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Messana. Issued from -420 to -413. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 17.31 g.
- Obverse
- The Nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding whip in her right hand and the reins in both, driving biga of mules to right.
- Reverse
- Hare springing to right; below, dolphin swimming to right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (420 BC - 413 BC) | — | € 11000,00 |
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