Messana. As Zankle under the Samians
Tetradrachm circa 412-408, AR 17.20 g. Charioteer, holding kentron in l. hand and reins in r., driving slow biga of mules l.; above, Nike flying r., crowning charioteer with wreath. Rev. MEΣΣANION Hare springing r.; below, hippocamp l. Rizzo pl. XXVII, 1 (these dies). SNG Lockett 833 (these dies). SNG ANS 380 (these dies). Boston, MFA 296 (these dies). Jameson 652 (these dies). Caltabiano 599.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest specimens
known. Perfectly struck and centred on a very large flan and with a superb tone.
Good extremely fine

From a Swiss private collection and notarised in Switzerland on the 1st of October 2003.