SICILY. Messana. 425-421 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.32 g, 6 h). The nymph Messana, wearing a long chiton and holding the reins in both hands, driving a biga of mules walking to right; above, Nike hovering to right above the reins and holding a wreath to crown the mules; in exergue, olive leaf and two berries. Rev. MEΣ-Σ-A-N-IO-N Hare springing to right; below, dolphin swimming to right. CC 488 (D199/R199, same dies). Rizzo Pl. XXVI, 5. SNG ANS 358. Sharp, well-struck, toned and most attractive. Extremely fine.