Buceti Plate Coin
Sicily. Messana. AR Tetradrachm, c. 475-471 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow biga of mules right; in exergue, olive leaf. r. Rev. MESSENION retrograde. Hare springing right. HGC 2 779; SNG ANS -; Buceti 25 (plate coin); Randazzo 91-2/3. RR. Fascinating archaic issue, rare with retrograde ethnic; very seldom offered. Buceti 25 plate coin. Lightly toned with warm golden hues. VF.