CNG 85, Lot: 148. Estimate $300. Sold for $370. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SPAIN, Punic Spain. Circa 237-209 BC. Æ Unit (28mm, 10.66 g, 12h). Helmeted head of Athena left / Horse standing right. MHC 125; CNH 54; SNG BM Spain 51. VF, dark brown patina. Struck on a broad flan.

The references refer to the letter on the obverse as being a Punic yod, but the letter is only fairly clear on the BM example, where it appears similar to that found on the present coin. Here the letter appears more like a stylized Punic gimel, an inverted nun, or a retrograde zayin.