Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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SICILY. Messana. AR Tetradrachm (17.38 gms), ca. 475-471 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5.
HGC-2, 779; Caltabiano-Series III, 134 (D72/R70) = Randazzo-129 (this coin). Obverse: Charioteer driving biga of mules right; in exergue, olive leaf right; Reverse: Hare springing right. Despite a fairly large and bold die flaw on the obverse, this example offers a pleasing tone and emanates from the famous 1980 Randazzo hoard in Sicily. The refinement of the reverse design stands in stark contrast to the rather thick, uneven nature of the rims and edges, presenting the unique nature that archaic issues such as this have to offer.
Ex: Randazzo Hoard, no. 129.
Estimate: $800 - $1200
HGC-2, 779; Caltabiano-Series III, 134 (D72/R70) = Randazzo-129 (this coin). Obverse: Charioteer driving biga of mules right; in exergue, olive leaf right; Reverse: Hare springing right. Despite a fairly large and bold die flaw on the obverse, this example offers a pleasing tone and emanates from the famous 1980 Randazzo hoard in Sicily. The refinement of the reverse design stands in stark contrast to the rather thick, uneven nature of the rims and edges, presenting the unique nature that archaic issues such as this have to offer.
Ex: Randazzo Hoard, no. 129.
Estimate: $800 - $1200