Sicily, Messana Æ Litra. 317-311 BC. Head of the nymph Messana left, hair in band, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; [MEΣΣANA before, trident behind] / Charioteer, holding goad in extended right hand, reins in left, driving biga right; T below horses. CNS I p. 53, 18 R1; SNG ANS 386; HGC 2, 831. 12.12g, 25mm, 5h.
Very Fine. Green and blue patina. Rare.
From the M.M. Collection;
Ex Gorny & Mosch 225, 14 October 2014, lot 1165;
Ex Klenau 24, Nürnberg 1964, lot 90.