© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm 412 BC - 408 BC
| Silver | 17.25 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Messana (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 412 BC - 408 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.25 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hare springing to left above an ear of grain; above, dove flying upwards to left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΩΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin from Messana (Sicily) is that it features a unique combination of Greek and indigenous Sicilian elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a Sicilian mythological creature known as a "Sikel", which is a winged horse with a human head. This blending of cultures reflects the rich history of Sicily, which was colonized by the Greeks in the 8th century BC and later became a melting pot of various cultures, including the indigenous Sicels and other Mediterranean peoples.
