Lot 2447
Sale 64 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes, Ancient, World Coins & War Medals, The W.J.Noble Collection of Communion Tokens
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Description
Siculo-Punic, Hanniballic occupation, (c.213-211 B.C.), silver half shekel or denarius, (3.700 grams), possibly Akragas mint, obv. head of beardless male, wreathed with corn to right (Triptolemus), dotted border, rev. horse galloping to right, with Punic letter 'H' below, all within laurel wreath, (S.6602 [attributed to Hiempsal II 106-60 B.C. of Numidia], SNG Cop.378, M.45 [attribution as for Sear], cf.Visona 56). Light scratches on reverse as graffiti, otherwise of attractive brightness, good very fine and rare.
Ex Superior Stamp and Coin, New York, December 4, 1998 (lot 1033) with ticket.
- Estimate
- $350
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $400