Messana. Tetradrachm circa 420-413, AR 17.15 g. ΜΕΣ – ΣΑΝΑ retrograde Biga of mules driven r. by charioteer, wearing long chiton and holding reins in both hands and kentron in r.; in exergue, two dolphins swimming snout to snout. Rev. ΜΕΣΣΑΝ – Ι - ΟΝ Hare leaping r.; below, dolphin r. Boston 292 (this obverse die). SNG ANS 362 (this reverse die). Caltabiano 534.
Old cabinet and about extremely fine
Ex Pegasi sale XXV, 2011, 48.
Price realized | 4'500 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |