REPRODUCTIONS, SICILY. Messana. 412-408 BC. Cast “AR ” (22.5mm, 8.34 g, 3h). Derived from a British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (marked R R on edge). The nymph Messana, holding reins in right hand and kentron in left, driving slow biga of mules left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in both hands / Hare springing right; in background, stalk of grain with three ears; MEΣΣANION within two parallel exergual lines. Head, Guide, Period II.C., –; GPCG –; cf. BMC 54 = BM Inv. RPK,p239A.9.Mes (for prototype). Toned. As made.

From a New Zealand Collection.


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