ANCIENT GREEK COINS

SICILY | Messana

NAC 64, May 17 2012

Lot 693 AR Chalcidian Drachm, 5.72g
ex Gemini VI (2010)

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House	Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Zurich, Switzerland
Date	May 17th, 2012
Lot	693
Description	As Zankle under the Samians. Chalcidian drachm circa 500, AR 5.72 g. DANKL Dolphin swimming l. within sickle-shaped open harbour; outer edge of wharf surrounded by dots. Rev. Mussel shell within nine squares, part incuse and part in relief. SNG Copenhagen 388. SNG ANS 302. Gielow 33 (these dies). Lightly toned, area of weakness on obverse, otherwise extremely fine Ex Gemini sale VI, 2010, 28.
Issuer	SICILY | Messana (Zancle)
Metal	AR (Silver)
Denomination	Chalcidian Drachm
Weight	5.72g
Estimate	7500
Sold	6500
Currency	SFr
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GEMINI VI, Jan 10 2010

Lot 28

SICILY | Messana

NAC 64, May 17 2012

Lot 693 AR Chalcidian Drachm, 5.72g

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NAC lot description and image source: Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Auction 64, lot 693. Used with the kind permission of Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG.