Messene Trichalkon, -50 – -1
Messene
Information
Country
Messene
Messene
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Trichalkon
Year
-50 – -1
Ruler
Republic
(-509–-27)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.5
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Trichalkon from Messene. Issued from -50 to -1. Struck in Bronze. Measures 16 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- Bare-headed and bearded bust of Herakles facing right, wearing a lion-skin around his neck
- Reverse
- Club in the middle with ME monogram to the left and a wreath to the right. (Messene)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (50 BC - 1 BC) | — |
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