Tetradrachm

€2.00
IssuerMende
Year460 BC - 423 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight17.29 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Noe Mende#77-78 7, Jameson#1956
Obverse descriptionDionysos, bearded, with his head to left, wearing an ivy wreath and a chiton, reclining to right on the back of a donkey walking to right, holding a kantharos with his right hand and resting his left on the donkey`s side; to right, crow perched on an ivy plant to right; under the donkey, small dog standing to right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionVine with five bunches of grapes; all within incuse square.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΜΕΝ ΔΑ Ι ΟΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (460 BC - 423 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3643710250
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