Tetradrachm

€393,633.00
IssuerMessana
Year412 BC - 408 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.12 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Caltabiano#603, HGC 2#795, SNG Fitzwilliam#1077, SNG Lockett#829
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving slow biga of mules left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with open wreath held in her extended hands; in exergue, two dolphins confronted.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHare springing right; below, youthful head of Pan right and syrinx; city name around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringMEΣΣAN-ION
Edge
Mint
MintageND (412 BC - 408 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2451989150
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