‡ Sicily, Messana, Ae 24mm, c. 338-318 BC, ΠΟΣΕΙ-[ΔΑΝ], laureate head of Poseidon left, rev., [Μ-Ε-Σ-Σ-ΑΝ-ΙΩ-Ν], two dolphins flanking a decorated trident with palmettes between the tines, 12.39g, die axis 12.00 (Caltabiani 709-737; SNG ANS 391-392; Calciati 12; AMB 371; BMC 73), some areas of corrosion, otherwise extremely fine with a bright green patina Provenance: Tradart, Geneva, 12 December 1991, lot 47 (colour enlargements pp. 17 & 107); European Connoisseur collection (formed before 2002).

Estimate: GBP 700-1000