Lot 21: Sicily, Akragas. Punic occupation. Ca. 405-392 B.C. Countermarked Æ hemilitron.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 26 (Auction 334)

Description

Sicily, Akragas. Punic occupation. Ca. 405-392 B.C. Countermarked Æ hemilitron (27 mm, 13.30 g). Uncertain undertype. C/m: head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress, within circular incuse. Westermark, p. 166; CNS 92 CM. Dark green patina, some roughness. Very fine.

This countermark is usually found on eagle/crab hemilitra of Akragas and was applied to coins during the Punic occupation of the city (ca. 405-392 B.C.).

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 21
Listing #: 190775
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 3:05:00 PM CT
Estimate: $50

Starting Bid: $30
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Description

This countermark is usually found on eagle/crab hemilitra of Akragas and was applied to coins during the Punic occupation of the city (ca. 405-392 B.C.).

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 21
Listing #: 190775
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 3:05:00 PM CT
Estimate: $50