Sicily, Messana.
Tetradrachm circa 425-421, AR 24 mm, 17.00 g. Biga of mules driven r.; above Nike flying r. to crown mules. In exergue, two dolphins snout to snout. Rev. MEΣ – Σ – ANI – O – N Hare leaping r.; below, dolphin r. SNG ANS 361 (this reverse die). Caltabiano 499.14 (this coin).
Struck on sound metal with a light iridescent tone and good very fine
Ex M&M Lugano 20 June 1977, 61 and Auctiones XVII, 1988, 56 sales. From a British collection notarised as being in the United Kingdom prior to January 2011.
Price realized | 2'000 CHF 23 bids |
Starting price | 400 CHF |
Estimate | 500 CHF |