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Hemidrachm
| Issuer | Korone (Messenia) |
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| Year | 100 BC - 50 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Helmeted head of Athena facing right, wearing a Corinthian helmet pushed back on the head, with flowing hair visible beneath. The portrait is rendered in fine Hellenistic style with naturalistic facial features and detailed drapery at the neck. A dotted border encircles the design within the irregular flan. |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
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| Reverse description | A prominent bunch of grapes suspended from a vine shoot occupies the central field, flanked by the Greek legend KOP to the left and right, with Ε below, all set within a wreath of vine leaves and tendrils. The vine motif is a well-attested civic symbol of Korone and is rendered with considerable relief and artistic care. The overall composition is enclosed within a border formed by the surrounding vine wreath, reflecting the city's agricultural identity. |
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