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ID:     790011
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Greek
Region:     MESSENIA
City:     Messene
Date Ruled:     Late 2nd century BC
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Hemidrachm
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     BC Late 2nd century
Diameter:     15 mm
Weight:     2.54 g
Die Axis:     8 h
Obverse Description:     Diademed head of Zeus left
Reverse Legend:     ME-Σ
Reverse Description:     Tripod; ME monogram to left, S to right; all within wreath
Primary Reference:     Grandjean 109a (D62/R91 this coin)
Reference2:     BCD Peloponnesos 728-30
Reference3:     SNG Cop 505
Hoard Name:     1965 Diakofto Hoard
Hoard ID:     IGCH 262
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=105434
Grade:     VF, lightly toned, faint cleaning marks under tone.
Notes:     Ex BCD Collection (not in LHS sale); 1965 Diakofto Hoard (IGCH 262).