Sicily, Messana - Zankle under the Samians, Chalcidian Drachm, ca. 520-510 BC; AR (g 5,47; mm 24; h 6); DANKVE, dolphin leaping l., within sickle-shaped band, Rv. Scallop shell on center of incuse key-pattern. Gielow 33; DuChastel Coll. 39; SNG ANS 302.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue; perfectly struck on a full flan and with a nice cabinet tone. Good extremely fine. [Ex Fritz Rudolf Künker 35, 1997, lot 76]