Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Sextans, c. 264-241 BC. Obv. Head of Ares right; [two pellets to left, APEOΣ to right]. Rev. Athena advancing right, holding spear in right hand, left hand on shield set on ground to right; MAME-PTINΩN to left. CNS I 21; HGC 2 848; SNG ANS 420-2; Särström Series X, Group A, 155–68; BAR Issue 16; Virzi 1224–5. AE. 8.71 g. 24.00 mm. R. Brown patina with tan hues; deposits/oxidations on obverse. VF/Good VF. Ex Minì 31.