MESSANA

ID

994

Internal ID

0374+1

Origin

MESSANA

Material

AR

Nominal

Diobol

Obverse (German)

Löwenskalp von vorn

Reverse (German)

Prora einer samischen Galeere l., davor Korinthischer Helm

Reference

SNG ANS 309

Prepossessor

Roma London

Obverse

Facing lion's scalp

Reverse

Prow of a Samaina (Samian galley) left, Corinthian helmet before

Description

Comments

In 493 BC emigrants from Samos along with some Milesians and other Ionians were invited to Sicily by Skythes, the ruler of Zankle, to assist with the founding of a new city

Weight (g)

1.14

Diameter (mm)

10

Axis

3

Date

493 BC - 488 BC