COINS OF THE GREEK WORLD. SICILY. Messana. Tetradrachm c. 438-434 BC. Charioteer driving a biga of mules walking to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the mules; in exergue, olive leaf. Rv. ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΟИ Hare springing to right; below, olive sprig. 17.18 g. Caltabiano Series X, 421 (D182/R174). Pozzi 485 (same dies). SNG ANS 338. Beautifully toned. Good very fine. (~€ 1755/USD 2020) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich for 180 Swiss Francs. • Dieses Los unterliegt bei Auslieferung in der Schweiz der Margenbesteuerung gemäss MWSTG 24a (22.5% Aufgeld inkl. gesetzlicher Mehrwertsteuer) • When delivered in Switzerland, this lot is subject to the margin taxation scheme in accordance with article 24a of the Federal Act on Value Added Tax (22.5% buyer’s premium incl. statutory VAT)