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Tetradrachm of Messana

Tetradrachm of Messana

Greek

Obv.: Biga of mules r. driven by seated bearded charioteer; above, Nike flying r. to crown the mules. In exergue, bay leaf with berry. Border of dots. Rev.: MESSANION (boustrophedon). Hare running r.; above, letters GN (moneyer's initials?). Below, olive sprig with two leaves. Border of dots.

Silver

Classical period, High

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