Messana Tetradrachm, -425 – -421
Information
Country
Messana
Messana
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-425 – -421
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.06
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Messana. Issued from -425 to -421. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 17.06 g.
- Obverse
- The nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding whip in her right hand and the reins in both, driving biga of mules walking to right; above, Nike flying to right with a wreath to crown the mules; in the exergue, two opposed dolphins.
- Reverse
- Hare springing to right; below, dolphin swimming to right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (425 BC - 421 BC) | — | € 2300,00 |
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