

Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Double Unit, c. 288-278 BC. Obv. ΑΡΕΟΣ. Laureate head of Ares right; spear head behind. Rev. ΜΑΜΕΡΤΙΝΩΝ. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. HGC 2 870; CNS I 2. 6.84 g. 21.50 mm. Turquoise green patina with traces of earthen encrustation on the egde. Good VF.