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Hemiobol Zancle, Samian occupation
| Issuer | Messana |
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| Year | 493 BC - 488 BC |
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| Value | Hemiobol (5⁄12) |
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| Obverse description | Facing lion-head mascaron rendered in archaic style, depicted full face with prominent mane radiating symmetrically around the visage, open jaws, and deeply incised facial features. The mane is rendered with bold, flame-like striations fanning outward from the crown and sides of the head. The design fills the compact flan and is characteristic of the Samian occupation coinage of Zancle, reflecting strong eastern Greek artistic influence. |
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| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | Zancle (Messana) |
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