The Sole Issue of Gaulos

327, Lot: 648. Estimate $200. Sold for $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ISLANDS off SICILY, Gaulos. Roman rule. Mid 3rd-2nd century BC. Æ (16mm, 2.75 g, 9h). Bust of Astarte right above large crescent; V below chin / Warrior advancing right, brandishing shield and holding spear; star to right. CNS 1; SNG Copenhagen (Africa) 454. VF, dark green patina, roughness on reverse. Rare.

From the Continental Collection.