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ID:
823227
[UNVERIFIED]
Type:
Greek
Region:
SICILY
City:
Messana
Date Ruled:
425-421 BC
Metal:
Silver
Denomination:
Tetradrachm
Date Struck:
BC 425-421
Diameter:
25 mm
Weight:
17.31 g
Die Axis:
12 h
Obverse Description:
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:
MEΣ-Σ-ANI-O-N
Reverse Description:
Hare springing right; below, dolphin right.
Primary Reference:
Caltabiano 499 (D202’/R207)
Reference2:
SNG ANS 361 (same dies)
Reference3:
SNG Lloyd 1092 (same obv. die)
Reference4:
Rizzo -; SNG Ashmolean 1844 (same dies)
Photograph Credit:
Classical Numismatic Group
Source:
http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=143653
Grade:
EF, lightly toned, underlying luster, usual obverse die wear, minor die break on reverse.
Created and Managed by Alfredo De La Fe
