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ID: |
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823227 |
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[UNVERIFIED]
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| Type: |
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Greek |
| Region: |
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SICILY |
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City:
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Messana |
| Date Ruled: |
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425-421 BC
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| Metal: |
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Silver |
| Denomination: |
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Tetradrachm |
| Date Struck: |
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BC 425-421 |
| Diameter: |
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25 mm |
| Weight: |
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17.31 g |
| Die Axis: |
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12 h |
| Obverse Description: |
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The nymph Messana, holding reins in both hands, driving slow biga of mules right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath; in exergue, two dolphins confronted |
| Reverse Legend: |
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MEΣ-Σ-ANI-O-N |
| Reverse Description: |
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Hare springing right; below, dolphin right. |
| Primary Reference: |
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Caltabiano 499 (D202’/R207) |
| Reference2: |
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SNG ANS 361 (same dies) |
| Reference3: |
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SNG Lloyd 1092 (same obv. die) |
| Reference4: |
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Rizzo -; SNG Ashmolean 1844 (same dies) |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
| Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=143653 |
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Grade:
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EF, lightly toned, underlying luster, usual obverse die wear, minor die break on reverse. |
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