Sicily, Messana Æ 20mm. Circa 278-276 BC. MEΣΣANA, head of Herakles to left, wearing lion's skin headdress / Lion standing to right, left forepaw raised; club above, trident in exergue. Buceti 1336; Calciati I, 23 Rs 1; SNG ANS 396-8 var. (torch in ex.); HGC 2, 839 var. (same). 4.92g, 20mm, 7h.
Good Very Fine; attractive green patina.
From the collection of a Scientist, collector's ticket included;
Ex Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions, E-Auction 77, 1 December 2019, lot 344.