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Tetradrachm of Messana

Tetradrachm of Messana

Greek

Obverse: Biga of mules r. driven by standing female charioteer (the nymph Messana); above, Nike walking on reins; in exergue, two dolphins; border of dots. Reverse: MESSANION; hare running r.; below, dolphin; border of dots.Obv.: Biga of mules r. driven by standing female charioteer (the nymph Messana); above, Nike walking on reins; in exergue, two dolphins. Border of dots. Rev.: MESSANION Hare running r.; below, dolphin. Border of dots.

Silver

Classical period, High

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