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Long Beach Signature Sale 3049 8-9 Sep 2016
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SICILY. Messana. Ca. 412-408 BC. AR tetradrachm (27mm, 16.95 gm, 2h). Nymph Messana driving biga of mules left; above, Nike flying right, crowning her with wreath, two opposed dolphins in exergue / MEΣΣANION, hare springing right; below, youthful head of Pan right, syrinx (Pan pipes) to right. Caltabiano 603.8 (D217/R235). SNG Lockett 829. SNG Ashmolean 1077 (same dies). Rare variety! Deeply toned and quite handsome. NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style.
Estimate: 2500-3500 USD
SICILY. Messana. Ca. 412-408 BC. AR tetradrachm (27mm, 16.95 gm, 2h). Nymph Messana driving biga of mules left; above, Nike flying right, crowning her with wreath, two opposed dolphins in exergue / MEΣΣANION, hare springing right; below, youthful head of Pan right, syrinx (Pan pipes) to right. Caltabiano 603.8 (D217/R235). SNG Lockett 829. SNG Ashmolean 1077 (same dies). Rare variety! Deeply toned and quite handsome. NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style.
Estimate: 2500-3500 USD