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)
16.98
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Messana. Issued from -412 to -408. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 16.98 g.
- Obverse
- The nymph Messana, wearing chiton, standing left and holding a goad with her right hand and the the reins in both, driving biga of mules walking to left; above, Nike flying right to crown Messana; in exergue, two opposed dolphins.
- Reverse
- Hare springing to right; below, head of youthful Pan to right, with curly hair and with a tiny horn over his forehead.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (412 BC - 408 BC) | — | € 7200,00 |
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