Tetradrachm

€1.00
IssuerMessana
Year412 BC - 408 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight16.78 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Caltabiano#630
Obverse descriptionCharioteer driving galloping biga of mules left, holding kentron in right hand and reins in left; bove, Nike flying right crowning charioteer; in exergue, grain ear left.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHare springing to right. Below, head of Pelorias to right and shell; in very small letters before head of Peloria, ΠΕΛΩΡΙ.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringMEΣΣ-ANIOΣ ΠΕΛΩΡΙ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (412 BC - 408 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3624532880
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