SICILY. Messana. AR Tetradrachm (17.21 gms), ca. 420-413 B.C. NGC Ch F, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. HGC-2, 789; Caltabiano-510. Obverse: Messana, holding kentron and reins, driving biga of mules right; in exergue, two dolphins facing one another; Reverse: Hare springing right; scallop shell below. A fairly <strong>SCARCE</strong> example, this specimen sports a rich golden-gray tone and only even handling across the high points. Ex: Ponterio 172 (11/2012) Lot # 11552.