Watch List notes:

SICILY. Messana. 420-413 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 17.01 g, 3 h). ΜΕΣΣΑΝ-Α The nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding reins and kentron in both hands, driving biga of mules to left; in exergue, two opposed dolphins. Rev. MEΣΣA-N-IO-N Hare springing to left; below, grain ear to left. Caltabiano 511 (D205/R212). SNG ANS 372 (same dies). Nicely toned and of lovely classical style. Minor flan faults and with some scratches, otherwise, very fine.


From a European collection, formed before 2005.