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Tetradrachm of Mende

Tetradrachm of Mende

Greek

Obverse: Elderly Dionysos l., holding kantharos and reclining on ass r.; to r., Silenus r. with thyrsos and wine skin between two branches of a bush. Reverse: MENDAION around, grape vine in linear border; above, fly; all within incuse square.

Silver

Classical period, High

Coins