quadruple of the Mamertines (Messana), 288-278 BC

Obv. head of Ares, symbol spear-head behind, AREOS
Rev. eagle on thunderbolt, MAMERTINWN


Sarstrom 37-41   18.03 g   Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction K (2000) no. 1151, 280-240 BC        


Sarstrom 17-27  symbol helmet
Sarstrom 28-32  symbol helmet    /F in field l.
Sarstrom 33-35  symbol axe-head?
Sarstrom 36     symbol arrow
Sarstrom 37-41  symbol spear-head
Sarstrom 42     symbol spear     /eagle's head front

Sarstrom 17-42  symbol hippocamp?



Sarstrom 17-42  legend on reverse starts r.
Sarstrom 50-61  legend on reverse starts l.
Sarstrom 64-76  legend on reverse starts l.