GREEK COINS
Sicily
Messana. 420-413 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26mm, 16.85 g 9). MEΣΣANA The nymph Messana, wearing a long chiton and holding the reins in both hands, driving a biga of mules walking to left. Rev. MEΣΣANION Hare springing left; below, grain ear. Caltabiano 511 (D205/R211). A rare issue, known from a single die pair. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, good fine.
From a collection in Ticino, formed over 20 years ago.