Messana Tetradrachm, -450 – -446
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 |
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