Sicily, Messana AR Tetradrachm. Circa 425-421 BC. The nymph Messana, wearing a long chiton and holding the reins in both hands, driving a biga of mules walking to right; above, Nike hovering to right above the reins and holding a wreath to crown the mules; in exergue, olive leaf and two berries / Hare springing to right; below, dolphin swimming to right, ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΟΝ around. Caltabiano 488 (D223/R231); Dewing 652; SNG Hunterian 10; SNG Munich 650. 17.20g, 24mm, 3h.
Extremely Fine. Attractive old cabinet tone.
From the collection of V.B., United Kingdom;
Ex private Belgian collection.