Beautifully toned and of lovely Classical style, and from the H. Krähenbühl Collection
Lot 51
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 Series XIV, 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
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Closing time: 31-May-25, 06:00:00 CEST
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