SICILY. Messana. 450-446 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 17.44 g, 7 h). Charioteer, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left, driving biga of mules to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the mules; in exergue, olive leaf. Rev. MEƧƧA-NIOИ Hare springing to right. Caltabiano 352.14 ( this coin, D156/R145). Randazzo 181-2 ( same dies ). SNG München 646 ( same dies ). Lightly toned and struck on a broad, oval flan. The obverse somewhat double struck, otherwise, good very fine.
Ex Tkalec & Rauch, 14-15 April 1986, 53.
Price realized | 4'000 CHF |
Starting price | 2'000 CHF |
Estimate | 2'500 CHF |