SICILY, Messana. 433-429 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 17.19 g, 11h). Good VF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 43. Estimated: $ 1 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 2 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Messana. 433-429 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 17.19 g, 11h). Charioteer, holding kentron in left hand, reins in both, driving slow biga of mules right; above, Nike, wearing long chiton, flying right, crowning horses with laurel wreath held in both hands; olive leaf in exergue / Hare springing right; olive spray below; MEΣΣAN-I-[ON] around, inverted ΠY above. Caltabiano Series IX, 441 (D186/R180); HGC 2, 785; SNG Copenhagen 396 (same dies); Dewing 647 (same dies). Toned, irregular flan, area of weak strike, minor die wear. Good VF. Very rare issue with πU on reverse, only six noted by Caltabiano, one in CoinArchives.

From the David Chapman Collection, purchased from Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.


The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session One – Lot 1-301 will be held Tuesday morning, 13 January 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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