Tetradrachm, Greece (ancient)

Tetradrachm, Greece (ancient), 425 BC - 421 BC obverse imageTetradrachm, Greece (ancient), 425 BC - 421 BC reverse image
Tetradrachm coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Greece (ancient) flagGreece (ancient)
  • Years of Minting:
    425 BC - 421 BC
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round (irregular)
  • Technique:
    Hammered
  • Mint:
    Messana, Sicily, modern-day Messina, Italy
Tetradrachm Reference Price

Reference Price

$299.00-$1172.14

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Tetradrachm Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

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

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

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, olive twig with berry.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

Tetradrachm Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

Reverse:

ΜΕΣ – Σ – Α – N – ΙΟ – Ν

Tetradrachm Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver

Size

Tetradrachm sizes
  • Weight:17.31 g
  • Diameter:25 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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