Tetradrachm

Issuer Messana
Year 412 BC - 408 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 17.14 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Caltabiano#608, SNG ANS 4#370, SNG Copenhagen#406, Jameson#654, SNG Lloyd#1101 var.
Obverse description Slow biga of mules driven left by Messana, wearing long chiton and holding reins in both hands and kentron in right; above, Nike flying right to crown her. In exergue, two dolphins swimming snout to snout.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Hare running left; below, head of Pan left.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΜΕΣ – Σ – ΑΝ – ΙΟΝ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (412 BC - 408 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 6436939390
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