Sicily, Messana AR Tetradrachm. Contemporary imitation. Circa 480-461 BC. Seated charioteer, holding reins with both hands, driving mule biga to right; bay leaf in exergue / Hare springing to right; MEƧƧE-N-ION (anticlockwise) around. Cf. Caltabiano pl. 67, B1-4 (Barbarizzazioni); for type cf. Caltabiano Series II and HGC 2, 779. 16.70g, 26mm, 9h.
Near Very Fine; test cut to reverse.
From the Anders Collection, collector's tickets included;
Ex Heritage World Coin Auctions, NYINC Signature Sale 3053, 17 January 2017, lot 35023 (since cleaned).