Tetradrachm

Features

Issuer Messana (Sicily)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 425 BC - 421 BC
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 17.26 g
Diameter 25 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
275910
References Caltabiano# 496
Maria Caccamo Caltabiano; 1993. La Monetazione di Messana. W. de Gruyter, Berlin, Germany.

Obverse

The Nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding whip in her right hand and the reins in both, driving biga of mules walking to right; above, Nike flying to right with a wreath to crown the mules; in exergue, two opposed dolphins.

Reverse

Hare springing to right; below, dolphin swimming to right.

Script: Greek

Mint

Messana, Sicily, modern-day Messina, Italy

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm
Nomos AG
Auction 21
Lot 77
Internet Archive
21 Nov 2020 XF USD 7380.41
(CHF 6655.00)
(incl. buyer's premium)
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