Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 13. Closing Date: Jan 
10, 2005. SPAIN, Vicinity of Gades. Carthaginian 
Occupation. Circa 237-209 BC. AR Shekel (7.40 
gm, 12h). Estimate $3000 Sold For $4500 


Diademed male head (Hamilcar?) left / Prow of 
galley right with shield on its deck; below, 
dolphin right. Cf. MHC 15-19 (unlisted dies); CNH 
pg. 64, 10; Robinson, Punic 4(c); SNG BM Spain 91; 
SNG Copenhagen Supp. 1332. Good VF, lightly toned, 
light scratches from cleaning under tone. Very rare. ($3000)

The distinguished career of Hamilcar Barca, as 
commander of the Carthaginian fleet during the 
First Punic War, was temporarily interrupted after 
his defeat at the hands of Rome off Lilybaeum in 241.

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