Messene Hexachalkon, -50 – -30
Information
Country
Messene
Messene
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Hexachalkon = 6⁄8 Obol = 6⁄48 Drachm
Year
-50 – -30
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.84
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Hexachalkon = 6⁄8 Obol = 6⁄48 Drachm from Messene. Issued from -50 to -30. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20 mm and weighs 5.84 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Demeter facing right
- Reverse
- Zeus Soter standing right with the name of the magistrate to right, and the city´s monogram to the left of Zeus and a tripod beneath it
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (50 BC - 30 BC) | — |
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