426, Lot: 14. Estimate $100. Sold for $90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ISLANDS off SICILY, Gaulos. Roman rule. Mid 3rd-2nd century BC. Æ (16.5mm, 2.97 g, 8h). Bust of Astarte right above large crescent; V below chin / Warrior advancing right, brandishing shield and holding spear; star to right. Perassi 75–83; CNS 1; SNG Copenhagen (Africa) 454. Fine, dark red-brown patina, a bit off center. The sole coinage issued at this mint.