Messene Hexachalkon, -125 – -100
Information
Country
Messene
Messene
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Hexachalkon = 6⁄8 Obol = 6⁄48 Drachm
Year
-125 – -100
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.62
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Hexachalkon = 6⁄8 Obol = 6⁄48 Drachm from Messene. Issued from -125 to -100. Struck in Bronze. Measures 21 mm and weighs 6.62 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Demeter facing left, hair wreathed with grain
- Reverse
- Zeus Ithomatas standing right, hurling a thunderbolt and holding an eagle on outstretched arm. Behind, a monogram within a wreath and before it, a tripod. Name of the magistrate on the right
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (125 BC - 100 BC) | — |
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