REPRODUCTIONS, SICILY. Uncertain Punic mint. First Punic War. Circa 264-241 BC. Cast “AR 5 Shekels – Dekadrachm” (39mm, 37.77 g, 6h). Derived from a British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (R R on edge). As made.

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Lot: 795. Estimated: $ 150

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REPRODUCTIONS, SICILY. Uncertain Punic mint. First Punic War. Circa 264-241 BC. Cast “AR 5 Shekels – Dekadrachm” (39mm, 37.77 g, 6h). Derived from a British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (R R on edge). Head of Tanit left, wearing wreath of grain ears and single-pendant earring / Pegasos flying right; Punic B'RŠT (= "In the land") below. Cf. Head, Guide, Period VI.C., 35 (for electrotype);cf. GPCG pl. 38, 29 (for prototype). Toned. As made.


Closing Date and Time: 15 June 2023 at 13:00:20 ET.

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