★ Superb Zeus Portrait ★

Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Pentonkion, 208-200 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus right. Rev. MAMEPTINΩΝ. Helmeted warrior advancing right, holding spear and shield; to right, Π (mark of value). HGC 2 853; CNS I 109; SNG ANS 441. AE. 12.26 g. 26.00 mm. R. Rare, A choice example, of superb style. Lovey emerald green patina. VF.