Messana Tetradrachm, -455 – -451

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Messana Messana
Currency Litra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetradrachm
Year -455 – -451
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 17.23
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tetradrachm from Messana. Issued from -455 to -451. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 17.23 g.

Obverse
Charioteer driving biga of mules right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses; olive leaf and berry in exergue.
Reverse
Hare springing right; C above, MESSAN-I-ON (SS retrograde) around.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (455 BC - 451 BC) 

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