Ex Santamaria 1951
SICILY. Messana. Tetradrachm (Circa 412-408 BC).
Obv: The nymph Messana, holding kentron and reins, driving slow biga of mules right; laurel leaf in exergue.
Rev: MEΣΣANION.
Hare springing left; above, dove flying left; grain ear below.
Cf. Caltabiano 617-8; HGC 2, 798 var. (hare right).
Extremely rare
From the A. Signorelli collection, ex Santamaria (25.10.1951), lot 316
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 16.56 g.
Diameter: 26 mm. Extremely rare
Obv: The nymph Messana, holding kentron and reins, driving slow biga of mules right; laurel leaf in exergue.
Rev: MEΣΣANION.
Hare springing left; above, dove flying left; grain ear below.
Cf. Caltabiano 617-8; HGC 2, 798 var. (hare right).
Extremely rare
From the A. Signorelli collection, ex Santamaria (25.10.1951), lot 316
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 16.56 g.
Diameter: 26 mm. Extremely rare
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Starting price:
€ 800
Current bid:
€ 800
B.P.: 18.90%
Closing on: 2025-08-03 16:00:00 Roma time
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