Messana Hemilitra, -525 – -494
Zancle
Information
Country
Messana
Messana
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hemilitron
Year
-525 – -494
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
0.28
Diameter (mm)
11.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hemilitron from Messana. Issued from -525 to -494. Struck in Silver. Measures 11.5 mm and weighs 0.28 g.
- Obverse
- Dolphin swimming to left within the crescent-shaped harbour of Zankle.
- Reverse
- Nine-part incuse divided into equal squares, some raised, some lowered and some diagonally divided; at the centre, scallop shell.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (525 BC - 494 BC) | — |
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