SICILY, Messana. 445-439 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 16.54 g, 11h). Near VF.

Electronic Auction 551
Lot: 16. Estimated: $ 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Messana. 445-439 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 16.54 g, 11h). The nymph Messana, holding kentron and reins, driving slow biga of mules right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses; olive leaf in exergue / Hare springing right; olive spray below. Caltabiano Series IX, 363/1 (D163/R152 – this coin, illustrated); HGC 2, 783. Toned, much find patina remaining, struck with worn dies, delamination on obverse, edge marks. Near VF.

Ex Stack’s (13 September 1974), lot 760.


Closing Date and Time: 29 November 2023 at 10:05:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.