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LOT 3289

North Africa, Carthage AE 18mm. Circa 300-264 BC. Sardinian(?) mint.

Wreathed head of Tanit to left; three pellets(?) behind / Head of horse to right; palm tree before. Cf. CNP 252ad; cf. MAA 57p (Carthage). Near Very Fine.(2.93gr, 18mm, 10h.).

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Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3289

North Africa, Carthage AE 18mm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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