CNG 88, Lot: 26. Estimate $2000. Sold for $3500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SICILY, Messana. 425-421 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.53 g, 11h). The nymph Messana driving slow biga of mules right; above, Nike standing right on reins, crowning mules with wreath; leaf in exergue / Hare springing right; below, dolphin right. Caltabiano 488 (D199/R199); SNG ANS 358 (same obv. die); Dewing 652 (same dies). Good VF, toned, some die wear.