Sicily, the Mamertinoi Æ 27mm. Messana, circa 288-278 BC. Laureate head of Ares to right; APEOΣ before, helmet behind / Eagle standing to left on thunderbolt; MAMEPTINΩN around. CNS 1, 3; SNG ANS 402; Särström Series II, Group A, 17-27; HGC 2, 865. 18.85g, 27mm, 5h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the Italo Vecchi Collection.