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Tetradrachm
| Issuer | Messana |
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| Year | 420 BC - 413 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
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| Reverse description | A hare springing vigorously to the right occupies the central field, rendered with naturalistic detail in the high-relief style characteristic of Sicilian coinage of this period. Beneath the hare, a dolphin swims to the right, echoing the maritime symbolism present on the obverse. The Greek ethnic legend ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΟΝ is disposed around the field, identifying the issuing city of Messana. The reverse design reflects the civic pride and artistic sophistication of Messana's coinage during the late fifth century BC. |
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| Reverse lettering | ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΟΝ |
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