SICILY, Messana. 455-451 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.17 g, 7h). Charioteer, standing, holding kentron and reins, driving slow biga of mules right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses; laurel leaf with berry in exergue / Hare springing right; crescent below. Caltabiano Series VII, 327 (D144/R135); HGC 2, 781; BMC 8 (same dies); Randazzo 203–6 (same dies). Toned, minor die wear. Good Fine. Rare first issue with standing charioteer.

From the Judy Day Frink Collection. Ex Owl MBS (31 October 1980), lot 4.


Closing Date and Time: 2 December 2020 at 10:07:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.