Messana Tetradrachm, -455 – -451
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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