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Greek coins. Zankle-Messana. Tetradrachm ca 412-408, AR 17.06g.

Currency:CHF Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:5,600.00 CHF Estimated At:7,000.00 CHF
Greek coins. Zankle-Messana. Tetradrachm ca 412-408, AR 17.06g.
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Greek coins. Zankle-Messana. Tetradrachm ca. 412-408, AR 17.06g. Mula biga driven l. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; in exergue, two dolphins snout to snout. Rev. Hare springing l.; above, a bird and below, ear of barley with stalk and leaves. In exergue, MESSANIOS. Rizzo pl. XXVII, 6 (these dies). Jameson 657 (these dies). Caltabiano 615. A rare variety of a scarce type. Struck on sound metal, lightly toned, minor area of weakness on reverse, otherwise good extremely fine