Spectacular Ares of Mamertinoi
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Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Quadruple, c. 275-264 BC. Obv. ΑΡΕΟΣ. Laureate head of Ares right; behind, spear downwards. Rev. ΜΑΜΕΡΤΙΝΩΝ. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. HGC 2 865; CNS I 7. 17.44 g. 29.00 mm. Exceptional turquoise green patina with traces of earthen encrustation. EF/About EF.