SICILY. Messana. Circa 411-408 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 16.86 g, 2 h). The nymph Messana, wearing chiton and standing left with the reins in both hands, driving biga of mules walking to left; above, Nike flying right to crown Messana; in exergue, two opposed dolphins. Rev. ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΟΝ Hare springing to right; below, head of youthful Pan to right, with curly hair and with a tiny horn over his forehead. Caltabiano 604 (D217/R236). SNG ANS 369 (same dies). Well struck, carefully centered, and lightly toned. Some uncleaned deposits of horn silver on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection and from that of Dr. R. Alexander, New York Sale V, 16 January 2003, 39, ex Numismatic Fine Arts 14, 29 November 1984, 41.
Price realized | 4'000 CHF |
Starting price | 1'000 CHF |
Estimate | 1'250 CHF |