Important Ancient Coins

GREEK COINAGES, Sicily, The MAMERTINI (Messana), Double Unit, c. 288-278, laureate head of Ares right, spear-head behind, rev. eagle with spread wings standing left on thunderbolt, 17.70g/2h (CNS I, p.91, 2; Särström 9-16; SNG ANS 406). Very fine, glossy dark green patina £100-150