The Carthaginians in Italy, Sicily and North Africa. Libyan revolt. Shekel, Carthago circa 241-238, billon 6.81 g. Head of Heracles l., wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. Lion advancing r.; above m in Punic character. SNG Copenhagen 242. Carradice and La Niece, The Libyan War and Coinage, NC 1988, pl. 7, 1. Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Light iridescent tone and extremely fine Ex Glendining November 1971, 147; Auctiones 3, 19753, 225; NFA 16, 185, 104 and Künker 216, 2012, 585 sales.
Price realized | 1'900 CHF |
Starting price | 1'600 CHF |
Estimate | 2'000 CHF |