CNG 87, Lot: 69. Estimate $750. Sold for $1700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SPAIN, Malaka. Late 3rd century BC. Æ Unit - As (24mm, 12.27 g, 12h). Bearded head of Hephaistos left, wearing conical hat; tongs to right; all within laurel wreath / Radiate and draped facing bust of Helios. CNH 13 (same obv. die as illustration); SNG BM Spain 1376 (same obv. die). EF, attractive green patina, earthen deposits. Bold strike.