Tetradrachm

€1.00
IssuerMende
Year460 BC - 423 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight17.02 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kraay&Hirm#404
Obverse descriptionDionysos, wearing ivy wreath and himation and with his head turned forward, reclining on a donkey walking to right. He holds, with his right hand, a kantharos, propped on his right knee, and rests his left hand on the donkey’s side
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLinear square divided into four compartments, the beams studded with nails. All within incuse square
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΜΕΝΔΑΙΟΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (460 BC - 423 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2747336170
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