CNG 100, Lot: 1227. Estimate $4000. Sold for $4250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IBERIA, Gadir. Circa 235-200 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.57 g, 12h). Heavy standard. Head of Melkart left, wearing lion skin, club over shoulder / Fish right; MHLM (in Phoenician) above, ‘GDR (in Phoenician) below. Alfaro Asins II.A.I; ACIP 630; SNG BM Spain –. Choice EF, toned, traces of find patina. Very rare heavy drachm, seldom offered.