Messana Tetradrachm, -450 – -446

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Messana Messana
Currency Litra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetradrachm
Year -450 – -446
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 17.44
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tetradrachm from Messana. Issued from -450 to -446. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 17.44 g.

Obverse
Charioteer, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left, driving biga of mules to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the mules; in exergue, olive leaf.
Reverse
Hare springing to right.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf Comment Frequency
ND (450 BC - 446 BC)  € 4600,00

Mentioned in the community 0

No mentions yet.