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)
17.36
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Messana. Issued from -412 to -408. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 17.36 g.
- Obverse
- The nymph Messana, holding reins in right hand and kentron in left, driving slow biga of mules left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in both hands.
- Reverse
- Hare springing right; in background, stalk of grain with three ears; city name within two parallel exergual lines.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (412 BC - 408 BC) | — |
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