© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm 412 BC - 408 BC
| Silver | 16.51 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Messana (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 412 BC - 408 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.51 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hare springing to left; below, eagle, with closed wings, perched left on rock, devouring serpent held in histalons.
Script: Greek
Lettering: MEΣΣANION
Comment
Rizzo pl. XXVII, 9; Woodward 71; Pozzi 1096.
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 warrior wearing a lion's skin, which is a symbol of the indigenous Sicilian people. 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 major center of Greek culture and trade in the Mediterranean.
