SICILY, Messana. 478-476 BC. AR Tetradrachm

Description

SICILY, Messana. 478-476 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 17.34 g, 4h). Charioteer driving slow biga of mules right; laurel leaf in exergue / Hare springing right. Caltabiano Series IIB, 48 (D24/R26); HGC 2, 779; SNG ANS 10 (same dies); Randazzo 91–2 (same dies). Toned, struck with worn dies. Near VF.

From the David Chapman Collection. Ex Calgary Coin inventory vcoins6031.