Lot 949: Sicily, Messana. 425-421 B.C. AR tetradrachm. Unsigned British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready or his sons.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 23 (Auction 329)

Description

Sicily, Messana. 425-421 B.C. AR tetradrachm (24 mm, 14.67 g, 6 h). Unsigned British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready or his sons. Charioteer driving biga of mules; above, Nike standing right, crowning mules with wreath; in exergue, olive spray / MEΣΣ-A-N-I-ON, hare springing right; below, dolphin right. Cf. SNG ANS 358. Attractively toned. Extremely fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 949
Listing #: 206549
Closed: Friday, April 6, 2018 9:16:00 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Sold Winning Bid: $165
3 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 949
Listing #: 206549
Closed: Friday, April 6, 2018 9:16:00 PM CT
Estimate: $200