GREEK COINS
Sicily
Messana. 420-413 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26mm, 16.93 g 4). MEΣΣANA The nymph Messana, wearing a long chiton and holding the reins in both hands, driving a biga of mules walking to right. Rev. MEΣΣANION Hare springing to right; below, dolphin swimming right. Caltabiano 518 (D205/R191). An attractive example of excellent style. Minor flan fault on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
From a collection in Ticino, formed over 20 years ago.