

Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Pentachalkon, c. 208-200 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Ares left. Rev. ΜΑΜΕΡΤΙΝΩΝ. Warrior standing left, holding spear and leading horse behind. Value mark Π to left. HGC 2 849; CNS I 25; SNG Cop. 446ff. 11.44 g. 25.00 mm. A choice example, struck from detailed dies. VF.