

Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE 18.5 mm, c. 264-241 BC. Obv. ΑΔΡΑΝΟΥ. Helmeted head of Adranos left. Rev. Hound standing right; Φ above; in exergue, ΜΑΜΕΡΤΙΝΩΝ. HGC 2 880; CNS I 20; Särström Series VIII, Group A, 137-46. 3.86 g. 18.50 mm. R. Spectacular enamel green patina. VF.