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)
17.25
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Messana. Issued from -412 to -408. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 17.25 g.
- Obverse
- The Nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding goad in her right hand and the reins in both, driving biga of mules walking to left; in the exergue, two opposed dolphins; border of dots.
- Reverse
- Hare springing to left above an ear of grain; above, dove flying upwards to left.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (412 BC - 408 BC) | — |
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