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Lot # 90
Greek. Sicily. Messana. Circa 412-408 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25.41 mm, 17.15 g). Charioteer driving slow biga of mules left, wearing a long chiton and holding whip and reins; in ex. two dolphins swimming downwards snout to snout. Rev. MEΣΣANIΩN, Hare springing left; above, dove flying left; below, grain ear with stalk and leaves. HGC 2, 800. Caltabiano Series XV A, 621 (D220/R247). SNG ANS 378 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1105 (same dies). SNG Fitzwilliam 1080 (same dies). Buceti 92 b (same dies). Toned. Few deposits. Good Very Fine. Ex the Collection of Monsier P., Monte Carlo, formed 1990s.