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Tetradrachm of Messana with biga of mules
Greek
Early Classical Period
480–460 B.C.
Mint: Sicily, Messana
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 27 mm. Weight: 17.28 gm.
Credit Line
Henry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession Number04.462
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CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0286.
DescriptionObverse: Biga of mules to right on dotted line, driven by seated figure, bearded, holding goad and reins.
In exergue, olive leaf.
Beaded border.
Reverse: Hare springing to right in dotted circle.
Inscription in Greek.
Round incuse.
Ruler: Anaxilas and sons (489-461 B.C.)
In exergue, olive leaf.
Beaded border.
Reverse: Hare springing to right in dotted circle.
Inscription in Greek.
Round incuse.
Ruler: Anaxilas and sons (489-461 B.C.)
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Canon Greenwell Collection; July 1902: acquired from Canon Greenwell Collection by Edward Perry Warren (Regling, Die Griechischen Münzen der Sammlung Warren, no. 259); September 1904: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren