

Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Quadruple, c. 275-264 BC. Obv. ΑΡΕΟΣ. Laureate head of Ares right; behind, helmet. Rev. ΜΑΜΕΡΤΙΝΩΝ. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; Φ to inner left. HGC 2 865; CNS I 4; SNG ANS 403. 17.72 g. 28.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Nice green patina. Good VF.