SICILY. Messana. The Mamertinoi. Circa 275-264 B.C. Æ double unit. 9.18 gm. 20.5 mm. Laureate head of Ares right; spear head to left / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings spread. HGC 2, 870. CNS I, 2. SNG ANS 401. Good Very Fine; attractive red-brown and green patina; good style, sharply struck and well centered. Rare.