Sicily, Messana (as Zankle) AR Tetradrachm. Samian occupation, 494-487 BC. Facing lion's scalp / Prow of a Samaina (Samian galley) to left. Barron p. 178, 4 (ZA 3/ZP 3) = Pozzi 318; Barron, Silver S5 (SZA4/SZP4); SNG Lloyd 1081 (same dies); Gielow 82; Rizzo pl. 25, 6; HGC 2, 772. 17.00g, 24mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine. Extremely Rare.
From the collection of a Scientist.