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Tetradrachm of Messana
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Obv. of 1.1965.644. Biga of mules r. driven by seated bearded charioteer; above, Nike flying r. to crown the mules. In exergue, bay leaf with berry. Border of dots.
Rev.: MESSANION (boustrophedon). Hare running r.; below, olive sprig with two leaves. Border of dots.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Acq. Donner 1952
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Title: Tetradrachm of Messana
Description:
Obv.
of 1.
1965.
644.
Biga of mules r.
driven by seated bearded charioteer; above, Nike flying r.
to crown the mules.
In exergue, bay leaf with berry.
Border of dots.
Rev.
: MESSANION (boustrophedon).
Hare running r.
; below, olive sprig with two leaves.
Border of dots.
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