Tetradrachm of Mende
Tetradrachm of Mende
Place of OriginGreece, Mende
Dateabout 450-423 BCE
MediumCoin; die-stamped silver
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Elmer and Dennis Kapp
Object number
1982.222
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Label TextThe Macedonian city of Mende was famed for its wine. Its distinctive coinage shows Dionysos, god of wine, riding a donkey.- Decorative Arts
about 320-319 BCE
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early 2nd century BCE
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