SICILY, Messana. Circa 287-279 BC. Æ Litra (9.44 gm). Wreathed head of Pelorias left, wearing single-pendant earring and necklace; two dolphins before / MESSANIWN in exergue, Nike driving a galloping biga right. Caltabiano 879 (D2/R2); SNG ANS -; Calciati I pg. 54, 20; BMC Sicily pg. 108, 84; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG Morcom -; Laffaille -; Virzi 1169. EF, choice olive green patina, very minor surface irregularities on the obverse, boldly struck.Very rare. ($500) Triton V Sale, 15 Jan 2002, lot 200. Lot sold for USD 500. Used by permission of CNG, www.historicalcoins.com