Lot # 50: Sicily, Messana. Tetradrachm
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Sicily, Messana; c. 428-426 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.33g. Obv: The Nymph Messana seated right, holding the reins, driving a biga of mules walking to right; above, Nike flying left to crown her; in exergue, laurel wreath. Rx: ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΟΝ Hare springing right. Basel 362 (this coin). Caltabiano 469.1 (D195/R188) (this coin). From the collection of Dr. A. Moretti, NAC 13, 8 October 1998, lot 362. Ex E. Lejeune, Peus 250, 15 March 1954, lot 142. Ex Dr. Nitsch, Hess 236, 3 April 1939, lot 261. Ex G. De Ciccio, Sambon & Canessa, 19 December 1907, lot 210Lovely toning, well centered and extremely beautiful. Slightly granular reverse field. Toned EF
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