Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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SICILY. Messana. AR Tetradrachm (17.19 gms), ca. 420-413 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style.
HGC-2, 792; Caltabiano-529.10 (D209/R224; this coin); SNG ANS-364 (same obv. die). Obverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving biga of mules right; in exergue, two inward-facing dolphins; Reverse: Hare springing right; below dolphin right. Quite elegant and alluring, this wholesome specimen presents a great strike and a charming gunmetal gray tone to the surfaces. A splendid pedigreed and published piece.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
HGC-2, 792; Caltabiano-529.10 (D209/R224; this coin); SNG ANS-364 (same obv. die). Obverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving biga of mules right; in exergue, two inward-facing dolphins; Reverse: Hare springing right; below dolphin right. Quite elegant and alluring, this wholesome specimen presents a great strike and a charming gunmetal gray tone to the surfaces. A splendid pedigreed and published piece.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Ex: Stack's (8/1940) Lot # 27.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000