Ancients
SICILY. Messana. Ca. 420-410 BC. AR tetradrachm (27mm, 17.09 gm, 9h). Biga of mules to right, driven by a female charioteer; above, Nike flying right crowning wreath with wreath, olive leaf in exergue / ΜΕΣΣ-Α-Ν-ΙΟ-Ν, hare springing right, dolphin leaping right below. Caltabiano 493 (D201/R201). SNG Lloyd 1093 (same dies). Jameson 649 (same dies). Well-centered and struck in sound metal, and possessing mellow old collection toning. NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 1200-1600 USD