Sicily, the Mamertinoi Æ Quadruple. Messana, circa 275-264 BC. Laureate, youthful head of Ares right; APEOΣ before, spear-head behind / MAMEPTINΩN, eagle with spread wings standing left on thunderbolt. CNS I, 2; SNG ANS 406-409; HGC 2, 865. 13.69g, 28mm, 9h.
Very Fine; beautiful light green patina.
Ex Dr. Walter F. Stoecklin Collection (†1975); collector's ticket included.