Greek. Sicily. Messana. Circa 445-439 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26.87 mm, 16.84 g). Charioteer driving slow biga of mules right, holding kentrum and reins; above, Nike flying right crownings mules; below, olive leaf. Rev. MEΣΣ - AИIOИ (retrograde), Hare springing right; below, olive spray. HGC 2, 783. SNG ANS 341. SNG Copenhagen -. Caltabiano, Series IX, 359 (D159/R149). Buceti 42. Toned. Minor metal fault on obverse and some roughness on reverse. Very Fine. Rare variety.
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