Greek Coins Iberia, Carthago Nova Hispano-Carthaginian issues . Dishekel 237-209, AR 14.68 g. Diademed male head (Hasdrubal ?) l. Rev. Prow of galley r., with two shields on deck and a wreathed forepost ending in a bird's head, to which is attached a pennant; in exergue, hippocampus r. De Navascues 465. Robinson, Essays Mattingly pp. 37 and pl. II, 4b. CNH 4 (this obverse die). Villaronga-Benages 542 (this obverse die). Extremely rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A superb portrait of exquisite Hellenistic style struck in high relief on a broad flan. Lovely old cabinet tone, an almost invisible trace of double-striking on reverse, otherwise extremely fine
Price realized | 27'000 CHF |
Starting price | 20'000 CHF |
Estimate | 25'000 CHF |