Beautifully toned and of lovely Classical style
Lot 33
SICILY. Messana. 420-413 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 17.18 g, 9 h). The nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding reins and kentron in both hands, driving biga of mules to left; in exergue, two opposed dolphins. Rev. MEΣΣA-N-IO-N Hare springing to left; below, grain ear to left. Antike Kunst (1967), 458 (this coin). BMC 42 (same dies). Caltabiano 511 (D205/R212). Rizzo pl. XXVI, 8 (same dies). SNG ANS 372 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 403 (same dies). SNG Lockett 823 (same dies). Beautifully toned and of lovely Classical style. Flan faults, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, Leu 8, 23 October 2021, 28, privately acquired from Münzen & Medaillen AG on 15 June 1963.
Estimate:
2500 CHF
Starting price:
2000 CHF
Hammer price:
2800 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
3 Bids
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