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Lot # 291
Corn-ear and KA series. AE Sextans, Sicily (Catana/Siracusae), from 211 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right; above, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, corn-ear; before, KA and below, ROMA. Cr. 69/6a. AE. 6.36 g. 20.00 mm. Lovely deep green patina.Light scratch on obverse. Good VF/About EF.
The dating of this coin has been suggested by Roberto Lippi, based on a new soon to be published study.