Sicily. Messana. Tetradrachm. Circa 433-429 BC (Silver, 23.35 mm, 16.75 g). Charioteer driving slow biga of mules right, holding kentrum and reins; above, Nike flying left, crowning him; below, laurel leaf. Rev. MEΣΣAN[ION] (retrograde), Hare springing right; above, Y. HGC 2, 785. Caltabiano Series XI, 444 (D188/R182). SNG ANS 344. BMC Sicily, 102, 30. SNG Copenhagen -. Porosity on obverse. About Very Fine. Very Rare variety.

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Sicily. Messana. Tetradrachm. Circa 433-429 BC (Silver, 23.35 mm, 16.75 g). Charioteer driving slow biga of mules right, holding kentrum and reins; above, Nike flying left, crowning him; below, laurel leaf. Rev. MEΣΣAN[ION] (retrograde), Hare springing right; above, Y. HGC 2, 785. Caltabiano Series XI, 444 (D188/R182). SNG ANS 344. BMC Sicily, 102, 30. SNG Copenhagen -. Porosity on obverse. About Very Fine. Very Rare variety.

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