Lion's Scalp / Prow of Samaina

Messana (Sicily) - Tetartemorion (⁵⁄₂₄ Litra)
Facing lion's scalp
Prow of a Samaina to left; Z to left

Description

Obverse: Facing lion's scalp
Reverse: Prow of a Samaina to left; Z to left

Very rare and toned. Porous surfaces. Good fine

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerMessana
Ruling AuthoritySamian occupation (as Zankle) (493 BC - 488 BC)
Period of Issue493 BC - 488 BC
Weight0.28 g
Diameter5.5 mm
Orientation
↑↑
6h
DenominationTetartemorion (⁵⁄₂₄ Litra)
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesHGC 2 #775 (var. (monogram not noted)); SNG ANS 4 #311

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
Switzerland
Nomos AG, Auction 33 - Lot 239
Dec 14, 2025
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current