Tetradrachm 420 BC - 413 BC

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 native Sicilian creature, the "Sikel", which is a mythical animal that is half-horse, half-man. 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, Greeks, and Romans.