Lot 50
SICILY. Messana. 425-421 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 17.24 g, 12 h). The nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding reins in both hands, driving biga of mules to right; above, Nike alighting right on reins to crown the mules with a wreath; in exergue, laurel leaf with berries. Rev. MEΣ-Σ-A-N-ΙΟ-Ν Hare springing to right; below, dolphin right. Caltabiano Series XIII, 492 (D200/R201). Dewing 653 (same dies). HGC 2, 787. SNG ANS 359 (same obverse die). SNG Lockett 828 (same dies). Nicely toned and of lovely Classical style. Struck from slightly worn dies and with light marks, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. med. Cora Flinsch (1920-2022), formed since the 1970s.
Estimate:
2500 CHF
Starting price:
2000 CHF
Current bid:
2000 CHF
Bid increment:
200 CHF
Minimum bid:
2200 CHF
Number of bids:
1 Bid
Time left:
Closing time: 31-May-25, 06:00:00 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee.

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