

Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Pentonkion or Pentachalkon, c. 211-208 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus right; behind, club. Rev. MAMEPTINΩN. Warrior, holding spear and shield, advancing right; Π (mark of value) to right. HGC 2 853; CNS I 41; SNG ANS 441. 10.08 g. 27 mm. Superb light green patina; some roughness. VF.
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