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Drachm Zancle

Features

Issuer Messana (Sicily)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 520 BC - 500 BC
Value Drachm (5)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 5.48 g
Diameter 19 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
275908
References SNG ANS 4# 297
Eva Jaunzems; 1977. Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: The Collection of the American Numismatic Society / Part 4. Sicily 2 (Galaria-Styella). American Numismatic Society, New York City, New York, United States.

Obverse

Dolphin to left within the sickle-shaped open harbor of Messina, the shoreline shown with several square warehouse buildings.

Script: Greek

Lettering: DΑΝΚ

Reverse

Design of raised and sunk squares and triangles; in the center, cockle shell.

Mint

Zancle, Sicily, modern-day Messina, Italy

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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of Drachm (Zancle) Picture 2 of the example of Drachm (Zancle)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1944.100.8590
5.4 g
SNG ANS 297
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Drachm (Zancle)
Nomos AG
Auction 21
Lot 75
Internet Archive
21 Nov 2020 XF USD 10 703.01
(CHF 8470.00)
(incl. buyer's premium)
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