Lot 2469

Sale 64 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes, Ancient, World Coins & War Medals, The W.J.Noble Collection of Communion Tokens

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 Earthy dark green patina, good very fine - nearly extremely fine and an unpublished variety.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