

Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Dichalkon, c. 215-212 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin. Rev. Artemis, with bow and quiver over shoulder, advancing right, holding long torch in both hands; hound at side. HGC 2 857; CNS I 44; Särström Series XVIIA; BAR Issue 13; Virzi 1258. 6.84 g. 21.50 mm. Good VF/VF.