

Sicily. Messana. AE Litra, c. 324-318 BC. Obv. [MΕΣ]ΣΑΝΙΩΝ. Laureate head of Poseidon left; torch behind; letter below neck. Rev. Ornate trident head, dolphin upward to either side. Cf. CNS 15; cf. HGC 833. . 6.69 g. 19.70 mm. RR. Rare variety with ethnic on obverse. Unpublished in the standard references. Good VF.