Greek. Sicily. Messana. Circa 420-413 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25.34 mm, 17.25 g). MEΣΣ - ANA, Charioteer driving slow biga of mules right, wearing a long chiton and holding whip and reins. Rev. ΜΕΣ - Σ - Α - Ν - ΙΟ - Ν, Hare springing right; below, dolphin swimming right. HGC 2, 792. SNG ANS 356. SNG Copenhagen 399. SNG Lloyd 1097. Caltabiano, Series XIV, 517 (D206/R197). Boston MFA 291. Buceti 76 b. Toned. Well centered specimen with an invisible die shift on reverse. Good Very Fine.
Ex the Collection of Monsier P., Monte Carlo, formed 1990s.
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