Tetradrachm

€393,270.00
IssuerMessana
Year412 BC - 408 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight16.98 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Caltabiano#611, SNG Ashmolean#1849, SNG Lloyd#1100, Jameson#655, AMB Basel#367, HGC 2#795, BMC Greek#50, McClean#2396
Obverse descriptionThe nymph Messana, wearing chiton, standing left and holding a goad with her right hand and the the reins in both, driving biga of mules walking to left; above, Nike flying right to crown Messana; in exergue, two opposed dolphins.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHare springing to right; below, head of youthful Pan to right, with curly hair and with a tiny horn over his forehead.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΜΕΣΣ-ΑΝ-ΙΟΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (412 BC - 408 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1911312190
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