★ Spectacular Zeus Portrait ★

Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Pentonkion, 220-200 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus right; spearhead (?) behind. Rev. MAMEPTINΩΝ. Helmeted warrior advancing right, holding spear and shield; to right, Π (mark of value). SNG ANS 441; CNS I 109. AE. 10.66 g. 25.50 mm. R. Rare, A choice example, of superb style. Lovey earthen deep emerald green patina. Good VF/VF.