Ancients
SICILY. Messana. Ca. 412-408 BC. AR tetradrachm (26mm, 16.95 gm, 10h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 4/5. Nymph Messana, holding kentron in right hand, reins in both, driving slow biga of mules left, two dolphins confronted in exergue / Hare leaping left, bird alighting to left above, grain ear below, MEΣΣANIΩN in exergue. Caltabiano Series XV A, 623 (D223/R249). HGC 2, 801. SNG ANS 378. Areas of striking weakness, otherwise beautifully toned and appealing.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD