SICILY, Messana. 455-451 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.17 g, 7h).Electronic Auction 481 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SICILY, Messana. 455-451 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.17 g, 7h). Charioteer, standing, holding kentron and reins, driving slow biga of mules right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses; laurel leaf with berry in exergue / Hare springing right; crescent below. Caltabiano Series VII, 327 (D144/R135); HGC 2, 781; BMC 8 (same dies); Randazzo 203–6 (same dies). Toned, minor die wear. Good Fine. Rare first issue with standing charioteer. |