Lot 2469
Sale 64 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes, Ancient, World Coins & War Medals, The W.J.Noble Collection of Communion Tokens
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Description
Sicily, The Mamertini, (c.288-278 B.C.), AE 25, (16.778 grams), obv. Ares head to right laureate, **AREOS* before, rev. eagle standing to left, **[MAMERT]I NWN, DI* in left field, (cf.S.1139, SNG ANS -, SNG Cop. -, Sarstrom 'The Coinage of the Mamertines' cf.62 Series IV, Group A **DI* type unlisted). Earthy dark green patina, good very fine - nearly extremely fine and an unpublished variety.
Ex New York Sale December 3, 1999, (lot 44).
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $230