Tetradrachm

€1.00
IssuerMessana
Year412 BC - 408 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight16.51 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Simin
In circulation to
Reference(s) Caltabiano#627, SNG ANS 4#381, SNG Lloyd#1106, SNG Lockett#832, BMC Greek#56, BostonMFA#297, AMB Basel#368, Gulbenkian#227
Obverse descriptionThe nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding reins in both hands, driving biga of mules to left; above, Nike flying right to crown her; in exergue, fish; on exergual line, in tiny letters, signature ΣIMIN.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣIMIN
Reverse descriptionHare springing to left; below, eagle, with closed wings, perched left on rock, devouring serpent held in histalons.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringMEΣΣANION
Edge
Mint
MintageND (412 BC - 408 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8319992830
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