Tetradrachm

Overview

The Tetradrachm is a Tetradrachm denomination coin issued by Mende, with significant collectible value and historical importance.

Basic Information

• Issuing Country: Mende
• Issuing Authority: Mende
• Denomination: Tetradrachm
• Category: coin
• Composition: Silver
• Weight: 17.21g
• Diameter: 25.00mm

Coin Images

Obverse

Reverse

Design Features

Obverse Design

Dionysos, bearded and wearing a himation, reclining left on the back of a donkey walking to right, holding a kantharos in his extended right hand and resting his left on the saddle cloth; in the exergue, grasshopper to right.

Reverse Design

Linear square containing a vine with leaves, tendrils and four bunches of grapes.

Collectible Value

This coin has unique historical value and collecting significance, making it an important piece for numismatists and coin collectors.