Messana Tetradrachm, -412 – -408

Obverse Reverse

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) 16.78
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tetradrachm from Messana. Issued from -412 to -408. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 16.78 g.

Obverse
Charioteer driving galloping biga of mules left, holding kentron in right hand and reins in left; bove, Nike flying right crowning charioteer; in exergue, grain ear left.
Reverse
Hare springing to right. Below, head of Pelorias to right and shell; in very small letters before head of Peloria, ΠΕΛΩΡΙ.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (412 BC - 408 BC) 

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