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Research Coins: Feature Auction

 
Sale: CNG 78, Lot: 212. Estimate $2000. 
Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2008. 
Sold For $3560. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SICILY, Messana. 412-408 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.73 g, 3h). The nymph Messana driving slow biga of mules left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer; in exergue, two dolphins confronted / Hare springing right; below, dolphin right. Caltabiano 609 (D218/R239); SNG ANS 367 (same dies); BMC 48 (same dies). Good VF, gray toning with light golden hues around the devices, a few minor flan flaws.