Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 93. Estimate $2000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 June 2005.  Sold For $1800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SICILY, Messana. Circa 420-413 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.28 gm, 6h). The nymph Messana driving biga left; two dolphins in exergue / Hare springing left; grain ear below. Caltabiano 511 (D205/R211); SNG ANS 372 (same dies); SNG Copenhagen 403 (same dies); SNG Lockett 823 (same dies); Kraay & Hirmer 55 (same dies). EF, oblong flan, slight die shift on reverse. ($2000)