SICILY, Messana. 470-466 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 16.97 g, 3h). Charioteer, seated, driving biga of mules right; olive leaf and berry in exergue / Hare springing right. Caltabiano Series IV, 190 and 195–6 var. (D107/R– [unlisted rev. die]); HGC 2, 779. Old collection toned, struck with worn dies, small mark under tone on obverse, area of weak strike on reverse. Fine.
Ex Berk MBS 9 (18 March 1980), lot 2. Lot includes an ANACS certificate of authenticity, no. E-8716-D, dated 1 May 1980.