Sicily, Messana. c. 420 BC

Sicily, Messana. c. 420 BC

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AR Tetradrachm, 17.08g (25mm, 3h).MEΣ-ΣANA (retrograde) Messana, holding the reins with r. hand and kentron with l., driving a biga of mules to r.; in exergue, two confronted dolphins. / MEΣ-ΣA-N-I-O N Hare leaping to r.; below, dolphin swimming to r.Pedigree: Acquired privately from Tradart. Ex. Hirsch 150, 1986, lot 112; Ars Classica 14, 1929, lot 97; Sambon & Canessa, 1927 (27 June) lot 820; Naville & Cie 1, 1921, lot 490. From the Spencer-Churchill (1876-1964), Duke of Caianello and Marquis of Campodisola (1859-1936), and Samuel Jean Pozzi (1846-1918) collections.References: Boutin 1093 = Caltabiano 533.1 (this coin)Grade: Impeccable pedigree dating back to 1921. Plate coin in the primary reference. Some edge splits. Lovely toning and strike. Near Mint Stategk2170 Scroll down for more information about this coin.

Provenance: Acquired privately from Tradart. Ex. Hirsch 150, 1986, lot 112; Ars Classica 14, 1929, lot 97; Sambon & Canessa, 1927 (27 June) lot 820; Naville & Cie 1, 1921, lot 490. From the Spencer-Churchill (1876-1964), Duke of Caianello and Marquis of Campodisola (1859-1936), and Samuel Jean Pozzi (1846-1918) collections