Messene Hemidrachm, -125 – -100
Information
Country
Messene
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hemidrachm
Year
-125 – -100
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.54
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hemidrachm from Messene. Issued from -125 to -100. Struck in Silver. Measures 15 mm and weighs 2.54 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Zeus facing left, wearing diadem and all in beaded ring
- Reverse
- Tripod in the middle with the letters ME Σ across field. All within wreath
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (125 BC - 100 BC) | — |
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