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Lot # 166
Sicily. Messana. AR Tetradrachm, c. 480-462/1 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow biga of mules right; in exergue, olive leaf with berry right. Rev. MESSENION (SS retrograde). Hare springing right. HGC 2 779; SNG ANS 315ff; Buceti 24; Caltabiano series IIA-V. AR. 16.92 g. 27.50 mm. RR. Fascinating archaic issue. Lovely old cabinet tone. Good VF.