ANCIENT GREEK COINS

SICILY | Messana

NAC 64, May 17 2012

Lot 696 AR Tetradrachm, 17.16g
ex CNG Triton X (2007)

FROM THE AUCTION CATALOG

House	Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Zurich, Switzerland
Date	May 17th, 2012
Lot	696
Description	Tetradrachm circa 412-408, AR 17.16 g. Biga of mules driven l. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron . In exergue, two dolphins swimming downwards snout to snout. Rev. Hare springing l.; beneath, ear of barley with stalk and leaves. Above, bird flying l. In exergue, MESSANIΩN. McClean 2398 (these dies) and pl. 80, 1. SNG Fitzwilliam 2398 (these dies). Caccamo Caltabiano 620. Lightly toned, minor trace of over-striking on obverse, otherwise extremely fine Ex Triton sale X, 2007, 83. From the Richard Winokur collection.
Issuer	SICILY | Messana
Metal	AR (Silver)
Denomination	Tetradrachm
Weight	17.16g
Estimate	5000
Sold	4000
Currency	SFr
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SICILY | Messana

NAC 64, May 17 2012

Lot 696 AR Tetradrachm, 17.16g

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NAC lot description and image source: Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Auction 64, lot 696. Used with the kind permission of Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG.