The M.L. Collection of Coins of Magna Graecia and Sicily Messana Tetradrachm circa 412-408, AR 16.43 g. Slow biga of mules driven l. by female charioteer, holding reins and kentron ; in field above, Nike flying r. to crown her. In exergue, two dolphins swimming downwards snout to snout. Rev. Hare springing l.; beneath, ear of barley with stalk and leaves. Above, bird flying l. In exergue, MEΣΣANIΩN. Rizzo pl. XXVII, 7. SNG Lockett 831 (these dies). SNG München 660 (these dies). Caltabiano 622. Well-struck and centred on a very large flan and with a wonderful old cabinet tone. Extremely fine Ex NAC sale 6, 1993, 71.
Price realized | 17'000 CHF |
Starting price | 10'000 CHF |
Estimate | 12'500 CHF |