CALABRIA, Brundisium. 2nd century BC. Æ Semis (22.5mm, 7.50 g, 12h). Near VF.

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Lot: 24.

Greek, 12h, Bronze

Estimate: $ 100

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CALABRIA, Brundisium. 2nd century BC. Æ Semis (22.5mm, 7.50 g, 12h). Laureate head of Neptune right; to left, [Nike, crowning Neptune], above trident; S (mark of value) below / Phalanthos, holding Victory, who crowns him with wreath, and lyre, on dolphin left; [symbol to left], [S (mark of value) to right]. HN Italy 749; SNG BN 1527–8; Dow, ACTTB, p. 250 (this coin). Dark green and brown patina. Near VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Aegean Numismatics inventory 020832.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter Paul’s Journey to Spain (Fourth Missionary Journey, AD 62-68). CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 17 June 2026 at 10:07:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.