Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 19  –  26 - 28 February 2022

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 19

Celtic, Greek, Central Asian, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic and World c...

Part 1: Sa, 26.02.2022, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 27.02.2022, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 3: Mo, 28.02.2022, from 12:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

SICILY. Messana. 425-421 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.13 g, 3 h). The nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding reins in both hands, driving biga of mules to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the mules; in exergue, olive leaf. Rev. MEΣΣAN-I-ON Hare springing to right; below, dolphin swimming right. Caltabiano 494 (D201/R202). HGC 2, 787. SNG Lloyd 1094 ( same dies ). A lovely and well centered example. Struck from a slightly worn obverse die and with minor marks, otherwise, very fine.

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Price realized 1'900 CHF
Starting price 200 CHF
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