Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Quadruple Unit, , 264-241 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Ares right; before, ΑΡΕΟΣ; behind, dagger. Rev. ΜΑΜΕΡ-ΤΙΝΩΝ. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings spread. CNS I 3 Ds 5; Cf. SNG Cop. 433 ff. (for type; symbol missing); HGC 2 865 (same). AE. 18.71 g. 27.50 mm. RR. Very rare obverse symbol, A superb example. Lovely light green patina, with reddish brown spots on obverse. Good VF.