NN 2 Lot 26 - Sicily, Messana As Zankle under the Samians Chalcidian drachm circa 500.

Sicily, Messana As Zankle under the Samians Chalcidian drachm circa 500, AR 25mm, 5.72 g. DANKL Dolphin swimming l. within sickle-shaped open harbour; outer edge of wharf surrounded by dots. Rev. Mussel shell within nine squares, part incuse and part in relief. SNG Copenhagen 388. SNG ANS 302. Gielow 33 (these dies).

Rare. Lightly toned, area of weakness on obverse, otherwise extremely fine.

Ex Gemini sale VI, 2010, 28 and ex NAC 64, May 2012, 693.