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Litra
| Issuer | Messana |
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| Year | 445 BC - 439 BC |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Reverse description | The ethnic abbreviation ΜΕΣ, standing for Messana, is inscribed in large, bold Greek capitals at the centre of the field, enclosed within a circular olive wreath tied with a bow to the left. The wreath is rendered with individual leaves clearly delineated, encircling the legend in a manner consistent with civic coinage of the western Greek colonies. The overall composition is simple and heraldic, emphasising the city's identity through its abbreviated name. |
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| Reverse lettering | ΜΕΣ |
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| Mint | Messana (Sicily) |
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