Lot 52
SICILY. Messana. 420-413 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 17.17 g, 7 h). MΕΣ-ΣΑΝΑ The nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding reins in both hands and kentron in her left, driving biga of mules to right; in exergue, two dolphins confronted. Rev. MEΣ-Σ-A-N-ΙΟ-Ν Hare springing to right; below, dolphin right. Caltabiano Series XIV, 529 (D209/R224). Davis 38 (same dies). Dewing 650 (same dies). HGC 2, 792. SNG ANS 364 (same obverse die). SNG Ashmolean 1843 (same dies). A very well centered and beautifully toned example. Very minor deposits and with a few light marks, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. med. Cora Flinsch (1920-2022), ex Aretusa 4, 22-23 March 1996, 148.
Estimate:
2000 CHF
Starting price:
1600 CHF
Current bid:
1600 CHF
Bid increment:
100 CHF
Minimum bid:
1700 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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