Dolphin / DAN

Messana (Sicily) - Litra
Dolphin leaping left.

Description

Obverse: Dolphin leaping left.
Reverse:

Struck at Messana with the earlier Zankle dolphin type and legend. Nicely toned. Well struck. Good Very Fine. Very Rare.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerMessana
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue461 BC - 461 BC
Weight0.52 g
Diameter10.62 mm
Orientation
↑↑
2h
DenominationLitra
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesCaltabiano #292-295; SNG ANS 4 #327; HGC 2 #771

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
Switzerland
Astarte, Web Auction 13 - Lot 43
Jul 19, 2026
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current