Exceptional for Issue

CNG 87, Lot: 243. Estimate $1000. Sold for $4500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CARTHAGE, Libyan Revolt. Circa 241-238 BC. Æ 2 Shekels (29mm, 16.27 g, 12h). Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin / Bull butting right; M above, [ΛIBYΩN in exergue]. Carradice & La Niece 141-57; MAA 66; SNG Copenhagen 244. VF, dark green-brown patina. Overstruck on Head of Isis/Three grain ears type (cf. SNG Copenhagen 226-31). Very rare and exceptional for type.