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Æ16
| Issuer | Messana |
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| Year | 288 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Reverse description | Eagle standing left upon a thunderbolt with wings spread, depicted in the heraldic style characteristic of Mamertine coinage. A retrograde letter R appears in the left field. The ethnic legend MAMEΡTINΩN is disposed around the design, identifying this issue as a product of the Mamertine mercenaries who seized Messana circa 288 BC. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering | MAMEΡTINΩN |
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