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Powerful Messana's Trident
Lot # 124
Sicily. Messana. AE 25 mm, c. 338-318 BC. Obv. ΠOΣEI-ΔAN. Laureate head of Poseidon left. Rev. M-E-Σ-ΣA-N-IΩ-N around. Ornate trident head flanked by dolphins; palmettes between tongs. HGC 2 833; CNS I 12; SNG Cop. 420; SNG ANS 391. AE. 12.34 g. 25.00 mm. R. Lovely enamel-like light green patina. Good VF/About EF.