 MESSANA. Sicily. Ca. 310-288 B.C. Æ Litra. Wreathed head of Pelorias l. wearing single-pendant earring and necklace, two dolphins before. Rv. Nude helmeted warrior, possibly Pheraimon, advancing l. with a spear and shield. Caltabiano 867/2 (D42/R50), Calciati I, p.55, 22, Virzi 1160 (this coin); SNG ANS 394 var. Deep emerald green over minor reverse roughness. Near Extremely Fine. (Est. $300-$400)
Ex David Freedman Collection (CNG, Jan. 2002, lot 199); Tom Virzi Collection (Bank Leu, May 1973, lot 162).
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