★ Pedigreed to 1930 ★

Messana AR Tetradrachm

Messana, Sicily. AR Tetradrachm (27 mm, 17.04 g), c. 450-446 BC.
Obv. Charioter driving slow biga of mules right; above, flying Nike holding wreath; in exergue, olive leaf.
Rev. MESSANION, hare springing right; below, olive sprig.
SNG ANS 333; Caltabiano 374 (6: this coin; D168/R156).

Nicely toned. Very fine.

Ex Auction Otto Helbing Nachf. 59 (1930), lot 6.