CNG 85, Lot: 188. Estimate $3000. Sold for $2400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SICILY, Messana. 420-413 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.00 g, 11h). The nymph Messana, holding kentron and reins, driving slow biga of mules right; in exergue, two dolphins confronted / Hare springing right; below, dolphin right. Caltabiano 537 (D212/R229); SNG ANS 362-4. Near EF, even gray toning, underlying luster, minor die wear on obverse, slightly soft strike. Well centered on a broad flan.
From the Patrick H.C. Tan Collection. Ex Semon Lipcer Collection.