Sicily, Messana, Litra, ca. 338-275 BC
AE (g 15, 52; mm 25; h 12)
ΠΟΣΕΙ - ΔΑΝ, laureate head of Poseidon r., Rv. M - E - Σ - ΣA - N - I - ΩN, trident between dolphins. Caltabiano 711 (this coins).
Rare. Beautiful green patina and about extremely fine.
Ex Thomas Virzì Collection and Every Collection; Leu 6, 1973, lot 161; Leu 15, 1976, lot 87; Numismatica Ars Classica 8, 3 April 1995, lot 144.