Sicily, Messana AR Tetradrachm. 465-461 BC. Mule biga driven to right by seated male charioteer; Nike flying to right above, crowning mules with wreath, bay leaf in exergue / Hare springing to right; MESSENION around. Caltabiano Series V, 352 (R145 - same rev. die); Randazzo 181 (same dies); SNG ANS 315-320; HGC 2, 779. 17.39g, 26mm, 9h.

Extremely Fine; attractive hints of iridescence around devices.

From the Arethusa Collection;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auction XI, 7 April 2016, lot 98.