

Sicily. Messana. AR Tetradrachm, c 450-446 BC. Obv. Charioteer driving slow biga of mules right; above, Nike flying right, crowning mules with wreath; olive leaf in exergue. Rev. MEΣΣA-NION. Hare springing right. HGC 2 783; Caltabiano 378. 17.30 g. 26.50 mm. R. Lightly toned, with iridescent hues. VF.