Greek Coinages, Messana: Tetradrachm, struck c. 425-21

Obverse: nymph driving biga of mules right, wreath-bearing Nike stepping across the reigns, laurel leaf with berry in exergue

Reverse: μεσσανιον: hare bounding right, dolphin swimming below

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.32g/6h

References: Caltabiano 485.8, this coin [D199/R196]; Rizzo pl. XXVI, 5; Ashmolean 1845

Condition: Almost extremely fine, pretty blue-grey patination £4,000-£5,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Collection

Sambon and Canessa Auction, Paris, 24 March 1902, lot 454
St. Marceaux Collection, Ars Classica Auction XVI, Lucerne, 3 July 1933, lot 560
SCMB March 1934 (14643)
Bt Seaby, June 1934