Sicily, Messana Æ Litra. Circa 317-311 BC. Ηead of the nymph Messana left, hair wrapped twice in thin band, wearing pearl necklace and earring; ΜΕΣΣΑΝΑΙΩΝ before / Charioteer, holding palm branch in extended right hand, reins in left, driving biga right; T below. HGC 2, 831; SNG ANS 385; CNS I, 18; SNG Morcom 619-620. 12.50g, 27mm, 10h.
Near Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
Ex Dr. Walter F. Stoecklin Collection (†1975); collector's ticket included;
Acquired from Dr. Naegeli, Zurich, prior to 1951.