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Auction 26 21 May 2023
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SICILY. Messana. 488/7-481 BC. Litra (Silver, 11 mm, 0.95 g, 9 h). Lion's head facing; border of dots. Rev. ΜΕϟ across field; border of dots; all within shallow circular incuse. Buceti 14d. CC 16. SNG ANS 313 var. Clear and lightly toned. With some uncleaned deposits and minor cleaning scratches. Good very fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions.
This lion's head, not scalp, was the lion badge of Rhegium and was placed on the coins of Messana as a way of displaying Anaxilas's control of the city .
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions.
This lion's head, not scalp, was the lion badge of Rhegium and was placed on the coins of Messana as a way of displaying Anaxilas's control of the city .