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Lot # 189
Sicily. Motya. AR Tetradrachm, c. 405-400 BC. Obv. Eagle standing right with wings folded; MṬV’ (in Punic) above. Rev. Crab within shallow circular incuse, seen from above; below, [fish swimming right]. HGC 2 921; BMC 2; Jenkins, Punic 42-3 (O4/R6 [unlisted die combination]); Campana 13A/b; CNP 500a. AR. 16.86 g. 26.50 mm. RRR. Of the highest rarity, few specimens known. Light scratch on reverse. Desirable for the type. About VF/VF.