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Lot 5. Messana AR Tetradrachm, c. 420-413 BC

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Messana AR Tetradrachm, c. 420-413 BC

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Bidding closed (Sunday, November 17th, 19:02:30 CET)
Current time: Wednesday, October 9th, 09:26:35 CEST

Price realised: CHF 1'600.00 (2 bids)
Approx. EUR 1'704.40 / USD 1'874.04 / GBP 1'430.37

High bidder: Bidder 1

eAuction #20, Lot 5. Estimate: CHF 2'000.00

Messana, Sicily. AR Tetradrachm (25 mm, 17.02 g), c. 420-413 BC.
Obv. MEΣ-ΣΑΝΑ (retrograde), slow biga of mules right, the standing charioteer holding reins with both his hands, in his right hand, kentron; in exergue, two dolphins.
Rev. Μ-Ε-ΣΣΑΝ-ΙΟ-Ν (retrograde), hare running right, below, dolphin to left.
SNG ANS 363 (same dies); SNG Lockett 825 (same dies).

Excellent style. Ancient flan crack on obverse repaired with silver inlay, otherwise, nicely toned and almost extremely fine.



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