Sicily, Messana. Tetradrachm

Sicily, Messana; c. 412-408 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.46g. Caltabiano-601 (D215/R233), SNG ANS-379 (same dies), SNG Lloyd-1107 (same dies), Pozzi-1097 (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 high-relief hare. From the Mark Gibbons Collection. Ex Artemide LXIII, 3-4 May 2025, lot 158.. EF