Sicily, Messana. Tetradrachm

Sicily, Messana; c. 412-408 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.22g. Caltabiano-601 (D215/R233), SNG ANS-379 (same dies), SNG Lloyd-1107 (same dies). Obv: The nymph Messana, holding reins and kentron, driving slow biga of mules l.; above, Nike flying r., crowning charioteer. Rx: Hare springing r., stalk of grain with four ears behind. Very scarce and distinctive reverse die, with nicely engraved grain ears behind hare. Ex Manhattan Sale III, 3 January 2012, lot 62. Ex Goldberg 55, 29 October 2009, lot 17. Formerly encapsulated, NGC 8493906-005, Strike 3/5, Surface 3/5.Some areas of flat striking. About EF