Sicily, Tetradrachm, Messana, c. 420-413 BC, Ag (g 16,88; mm 27; h 6), MEΣΣAN-A, charioteer driving slow quadriga of mules l.; in ex., two dolphins, dotted border, Rv. MEΣΣANION (retr.), hare springing r.; below, grasshopper on bunch of grapes, dotted border. Caltabiano 512 (same dies); SNG Copenhagen 402 (same dies); SNG ANS 373 (fly on reverse but same obverse die).
Very rare, old cabinet tone, extremely fine.