Pedigreed to 1958 | Sicily, Messana, AR Tetradrachm, MESSA-NA, nymph

Pedigreed to 1958 | Sicily, Messana, AR Tetradrachm, MESSA-NA, nymph driving biga of mules right, two opposing dolphins in exergue, rev. MESSANION, hare leaping right, dolphin below, 16.95g (Caltabiano 26; SNG ANS 356; SNG Lloyd 1097), superb dappled lustre and iridescent cabinet toning, characteristic edge splits, well-centred, very fine / extremely fine, a true connoisseur's piece with nearly 70 years of provenance, rare Provenance SNC, December 2010, GK2978 Noonan's (DNW), 28 September 2010, lot 453 Santamaria, 24 February 1958, lot *964 - "Ottimo stile" Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate:$2,654.08

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