

Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Pentonkion, c. 211-208 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus right. Rev. Warrior, holding spear and shield, advancing right; Π (mark of value) to right. HGC 2 853; CNS I 41. 9.7 g. 27.5 mm. Minor tooling. Dark green patina, attractive Zeus' portrait. Good VF/VF.