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Lot # 165
Sicily. Messana as Zankle. AR Drachm, c. 520-493 BC. Obv. ΔAИ(or N)KLE. Dolphin leaping left within sickle-shaped harbor. Rev. Nine-part incuse square with scallop shell in center. HGC 2 766; SNG ANS 298ff; SNG Cop. 387-388. AR. 3.83 g. 23.00 mm. Apparently unlisted with reversed N of ethnic. Rare and archaic issue. Lightly toned, underlying luster; rough surfaces. VF.