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CICF Signature Sale 3040 9-10 April 2015
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SICILY. Messana. Ca. 420-410 BC. AR tetradrachm (26mm, 16.72 gm, 2h). Biga of mules to right, driven by a female charioteer; above, Nike walking right across reins, crowning wreath with wreath, olive leaf in exergue / ΜΕΣ-Σ-Α-Ν-ΙΟ-Ν, hare springing right, dolphin leaping right below. Caltabiano 487 (D199/R198). SNG Lloyd 1095 (same dies). Appealing dark gray cabinet toning with silvery highlights. Obverse die break in exergue and a few surface marks. NGC VF 5/5 - 3/5.
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD
SICILY. Messana. Ca. 420-410 BC. AR tetradrachm (26mm, 16.72 gm, 2h). Biga of mules to right, driven by a female charioteer; above, Nike walking right across reins, crowning wreath with wreath, olive leaf in exergue / ΜΕΣ-Σ-Α-Ν-ΙΟ-Ν, hare springing right, dolphin leaping right below. Caltabiano 487 (D199/R198). SNG Lloyd 1095 (same dies). Appealing dark gray cabinet toning with silvery highlights. Obverse die break in exergue and a few surface marks. NGC VF 5/5 - 3/5.
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD