12.  Carthago Nova.  Under the Carthaginians.  Circa 220-205 BC.  AR Shekel
(6.91 gm). Wreathed head  of Tanit left / Horse prancing right, star above.
SNG Copenhagen 291; Villaronga, pg. 66, 25; Robinson, "Punic Coins of Spain
and Their Bearing on  the Roman Republican Series," in Essays to Mattingly,
3(a); Burgos 380. Toned VF, porosity. Rare. ($500)


CNG Mail bid sale #58, lot 12.
 
 Lot sold for $625.


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